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20th Jul 2022  11:20  by madaddo

FB Number: S4344  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

As others have mentioned, permission given no problem by the farmer after running down the track from the main road and asking at the door. A quick wander through 2 gates eastbound, before a left turn to head N to the next gate, after which another L turn and there it was on the correct side of the hedge (on the N side)

4th Jan 2020  12:20  by jamiekeighley

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked in layby as others have done, given permission by friendly farmer who gave directions over sloppy fields. Nice day for it.

©jamiekeighley

11th Dec 2019  11:00  by NJM

FB Number: S4344  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

First attempt to get to HCF was with the dogs, and tried a surreptitious route from Ricknall Lane End following the ROW E to the A1, N a few hundred yards then NW along a green lane and field edges to within sight of the TP but the final hedge proved to be an impassable barrier (at least it is with two dogs in tow). Returned to the car and had to leave the dogs, and repeated almost exactly paulxtr's route and experience below - identical to the 'almost lost a welly in the mud' bit! I'm not sure what the main income of High Copelaw Farm is but if there is a market for mud they won't be going hungry...The lady at the farm was lovely and more than happy for me to visit the TP, told me about the OS cut mark too. On way back from the TP met one of the farmers, then his brother, both charming and interested in our 'hobby'. They told me about a visit from 'a couple of lads from Blackburn' - Earby Rambler & P61, I guess that means you! TP still has its cap. Pretty well buried in the hedge, and in truth the views aren't all that special. But definitely one for mud lovers!!

View North Panorama shot West to East through North
View South
As close as the dogs got... TP just visible in the hedge centre of picture
The OS Cut Mark on the side of the barn

29th Dec 2018  13:15  by paulxtr

FB Number: S4344  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked in layby at start of farm track. Glad I didn't attempt to drive to the farm as the track was very muddy. Rang the bell at the farm to be greeted by the amiable farmer who told me that it was no problem at all to visit. Like the farm lane, the route to the trig was very muddy - almost lost a welly in the morass! Pillar is on N side of hedge.

High Copelaw Farm ©paulxtr

8th Sep 2018  11:48  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Visited with P61 asked at farm directions given, easy walk up to pillar. On our return the farmer came for a natter asked us where we were from etc.He also pointed out OS cut mark to us on the bricked up barn,he remembers it being put there in the 50's.

Way in
Approach
Trig

8th Sep 2018  11:48  by painterman61

FB Number: S4344  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy bag from farm permission granted

trig ©painterman61

18th Feb 2017  14:37  by ger

Gridref: NZ 29508 25129   FB Number: S4344  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Local cycle ride. Revisit, previous not logged. Friendly guy came out of barn & permission given, (last time knocked on farmhouse door, & was given permission from a nice lady). Pillar damaged at three top corners, two of which gives it the slightly damaged classification. Has metal cap. Open views over fields - can see A1(M) traffic.

29th May 2016  11:00  by manonabike

Gridref: NZ 29510 25130   FB Number: S4344  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at farm and sought and was given permission and told of the best way to approach the pillar.

2nd May 2016  13:50  by Mickandkim

Gridref: NZ 29509 25129   FB Number: S4344  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked in school CP for short walk over gates

25th Jan 2016  09:01  by PeteBoggs

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Followed field boundaries from lay by on A167

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs

22nd May 2015  14:04  by slateloose

Gridref: NZ 29500 25100   FB Number: S4344  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked in laybye on main road and walked down drive to High Copelaw Farm and asked permission to go to trig point.Was readily given plus best direction for access.

1st May 2013  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NZ 29508 25129   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

29th Apr 2012  10:30  by CJO

Gridref: NZ 29510 25128   FB Number: S4344  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

approach via very dense woodland adjacent to school, not to be recommended. Then easy walk along field boundary. Young lambs in a field adjacent to trig. A few chips missing on top surface

missing chips

10th Feb 2012  13:44  by Border Peat

Gridref: NZ 29506 25127   FB Number: S4344  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked special school car park track from bottom of c/p then right into field diag. across to gap in hedge (entrance into field) left along hedge to next entrance left into that trig in hedge on right

S4344©Border Peat

21st May 2011  16:20  by coinea

FB Number: S4344  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

21st May 2011  16:19  by clochandighter

Gridref: NZ 29514 25132   FB Number: S4344  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

HISTORY: completed 18th November 1947 costing £5.9s.0d. computed as tertiary triangulation station NZ42/T31 in 1948. Levelled for height in 1958. Last maintained by the OS in November 1980. SITE VISIT: Parked in conveniently placed layby on east side of main road at NZ288249. Asked at farm, friendly reception and helpful with directions. Tertiary station pillar completed 18th November 1947 costing £5.9s.0d is still in good condition. Spider retains OS centre cap with shallow engraved letters. Flush bracket faces NNE, ~25° across field. Vented through SW & NW sight holes. High hedges mean limited views.

S4344 - High Copelaw Farm & self
S4344 - High Copelaw Farm pillar & FB

16th Aug 2010  15:12  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S4344  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Asked at the Farm, the guy was happy to let me onto his land and pointed me in the right direction. Mixed arable/stock farm, cows looking well in the late summer sun.

27th Feb 2010  11:15  by ted

FB Number: S4344  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Plug intact; slight damage to top. W side of hedge. Grey day.

High Copelaw Farm trig
High Copelaw Farm FB
High Copelaw Farm top

1st Mar 2009  14:00  by Bergfuehrer

FB Number: S4344  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

County Durham. We approached the trig from Aycliffe School, walking along a couple of field edges. The sun was shining and it felt quite Spring like. Plug with shallow indented lettering.

1st Mar 2009  14:00  by Late starter

FB Number: S4344  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Cold but sunny. Spring was in the air. Walked through the Young Persons Centre and up the side of two field boundaries to reach the trig very easily. Nibbles off the top of pillar. Plug intact with shallow indented lettering.

26th Mar 2008  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S4344  Condition: Good  Score: 2/10

Asked at farm - no problem with access but a big problem understanding the farmers broad accent.

S4344
S4344
S4344

19th Mar 2008  16:51  by SlainteJimmy

FB Number: S4344  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Scared plenty of Jack rabbits en route from the Young Persons Centre. Top corners are a bit nibbled with South and West sights open.

High Copelaw Farm ..atop a little concrete plinth.

26th Feb 2008  21:04  by senrabyar

Gridref: NZ 29508 25129   FB Number: S4344  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

9th Oct 2006  15:50  by Father Ted

FB Number: S4344  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

I took the 'ask the farmer for permission' option on this one. He was happy enough to grant permission though still couldn't understand the fascination of this hobby! It was then a simple case of following his directions up through the sheet pastures

9th Oct 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S4344  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

vgc, metal cap shallow letters, S edge of pasture, N face of hedge, limited view. rly xing at 306242 has been closed: its replacement at 303241 is a feat of engineering! as is El Sub Sta fencing at start of path

S4344 fb ©peregrinus
S4344 top ©peregrinus
S4344 trig ©peregrinus
S4344 trig ©peregrinus
S4344 footbridge rather impressive footbridge on approach from SE©peregrinus

24th Jun 2004  14:50  by lepustimidus

Gridref: NZ 29510 25132   FB Number: S4344  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Contacted farmer who readily agreed to let us visit. Trig at hedged field boundary. Top intact.

13th Aug 2002  10:00  by jimmy

FB Number: S4344  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

a stroll through the Aycliffe school