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2nd Aug 2023  12:34  by MDK

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

First of a hat-trick of Royal Engineers crested trigs that we would bag on our way to North Wales from our Staffordshire home. (Raw Head and The Righi to follow.) Trig still in fine condition.

25th Jun 2023  10:25  by Holmes Chapel u3a walkers

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

Easy walk along PROW to pillar. By Richard for HC U3A

Highash pillar ©Holmes Chapel u3a walkers

19th Sep 2022  17:04  by The Trudges

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked at gate at the start of the PROW and walked straight to the pillar, Trig in great condition with all its metal work and the crest of the Royal Engineers on the front face

Trig
Flush Bracket©The Trudges
Spider with original centre cap©The Trudges
View from spider©The Trudges
Royal Engineer’s Crest©The Trudges

19th Sep 2022  16:58  by MickSan

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Done with trudge Tracey

©MickSan
©MickSan

8th Jul 2022  18:39  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Managed to squeeze the van in at the start of the track up to the trig. Nice walk up to it.

5th Oct 2021  15:30  by fasgadh

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Up from the A543 which was busier than usual due to the A51 being shut.

Highash ©fasgadh
Highash ©fasgadh
Highash ©fasgadh
Highash ©fasgadh

20th Sep 2021  13:27  by AndyS

Gridref: SJ 56639 54228   FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©AndyS

1st Aug 2021  14:22  by Scouser

Gridref: SJ 56600 54200   FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Followed FP from Ridley up through fields on a 10 mile circular from Beeston Castle. Lots of feisty cows. Trig is on the FP. Views are not anything to write home about but the trig's Engineers Crest is interesting.

The trig
The trig
Flush Bracket
Spider and plug in tact

25th May 2021  15:00  by tigger8698

FB Number: 3102  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

In a nice spot, great views.

4th Apr 2021  16:08  by greenbell

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A cold glittering bright Spring day. Walking away from the glorious wooded hills and into the ancient feeling pastures. Skirtingh the edge of Cholmondley estate and a few very close enclosures with Fresians and Jerseys. Another walk back in the dark with the owls taking over from crows and curlew.

10th Nov 2020  15:30  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SJ 56639 54228   FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Parked on the grass verge on the A534 Wrexham Road by the public right of way (PRoW). Walked up the PRoW. Eventually you come to a gate. Climbed over the gate, and the pillar can be found on the left a few yards ahead. This is a crested trig pillar, as it was built by the Royal Engineers in the mid 1940's, and they would place their regimental crest on to the pillar. Wynnstay Hall near Ruabon, Wrexham, was used as a training establishment for the Royal Engineers Survey Cadre, and as part of their training during the 1943-47 period, the trainees were tasked with building some of the secondary and third order pillars. The Highash pillar is one of only eight that have the crest

Pillar
Royal Engineers Regimental Crest
Flush Bracket
Spider/Theodolite Mount
Pillar

20th Dec 2019  15:08  by slateloose

Gridref: SJ 56600 54200   FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked in entrance of track to reservoir, concrete track most of the way. Started to rain just as we arrived at the trig point and very poor visibility.

29th Aug 2019  00:00  by gasman

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

13th Apr 2019  12:40  by vegibagger

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Concrete crest above FB revisited for pics coz I read diving by

Trig ©vegibagger

23rd Jan 2019  14:03  by Jeff Trig Point

Gridref: SJ 56639 54230   FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Good overall condition few cracks shows signs of repairs. Engineer crest. Some views blocked due to trees. Original cap.

©Jeff Trig Point

13th Jan 2019  11:09  by RichardM

Gridref: SJ 56639 54232   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

RoW from the A536. In pasture beside small pond. Crest(?) cast into face above FB. Good views albeit uninspiring grey weather.

13th Jan 2019  11:05  by DeniseMc

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Not sure what the concrete 'crest' is?

1st Jan 2019  12:23  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

My 400th trig pillar

©WuzzerL

1st Jan 2019  12:22  by Pritch227

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

easy up the fp.love these crested pillars.

©Pritch227

23rd Nov 2018  11:44  by jonglew

Gridref: SJ 56642 54232   FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Wide verge at track side. Regemental crest in relief on one face. Pillar retains an original centre cap, raised lettering; rear sight hole open. Murky 360deg views.

Pillar TP3817©jonglew
Regimental Crest detail TP3817©jonglew
Spider TP3817©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP3817©jonglew

9th Oct 2018  00:00  by Bramley

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

29th Sep 2018  09:50  by dugswell2

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Sunny.

12th Sep 2018  13:30  by Andy West

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

18th Jul 2017  15:40  by stignest

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

A trig with a view..a water feature too.. lucky thing. all intact. along farm track. visited hp at resv also.

20th Apr 2017  12:30  by Borderer

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Followed the concrete road from the south. First of two crested pillars of the day.

©Borderer

5th Nov 2016  11:47  by vegibagger

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Took clay impression of the trig plug

24th Sep 2016  13:18  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visited with P61 on 15 Trig day.

Approach
Trig
Panoramic

24th Sep 2016  13:18  by painterman61

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

same route as others trig in vgc fair views here crest as well

trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61

13th Sep 2016  15:27  by asbown

Gridref: SJ 56636 54228   FB Number: S83102  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

easy walk up track

11th Sep 2016  10:02  by paulxtr

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked to NE at start of row near Peartree Farm. Followed the pleasant path past Spa Plantation with good views across to Beeston Hill then up to trig. Bullocks in trig field but they ignored me. Original cap.

Highash ©paulxtr

6th Aug 2016  10:23  by CJO

Gridref: SJ 56638 54222   FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

All intact. Polished FB. With crest inset. Small pond with lilly pads adjacent.

Highash

6th Feb 2016  13:07  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Alpraham to Acton walk this afternoon via here in damp greyish conditions. Pillar still looking ok.

14th Jan 2016  11:44  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SJ 56640 54233   FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Room to park on main road at start of track. Short walk to trig, an embossed one hence 8/10.

Highash The trig with embossed feature. One sight hole open, facing E.
Highash OS cap, raised letters.
Highash The FB.

9th Aug 2015  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

24th Dec 2014  00:00  by rupertal

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

8th May 2012  20:18  by PeteBoggs

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

Just setting off for short walk up reservoir road when farmer stopped me and wanted to know what I was doing. I said I was going to use the marked prow to visit the trig - apparently he has had some of the farm equipment he keeps up there nicked and was worried I was going to help myself! So maybe it's not a good idea to drive up there anymore

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs

29th Mar 2012  12:34  by tigger4242

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy trig to find at the end of the drive past the reservior

©tigger4242

21st Feb 2012  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SJ 56641 54228   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

11th Sep 2011  18:25  by bluebeard

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

14th Aug 2011  16:25  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SJ 56639 54228   FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Drove up lane to top gate for quick short walk Our 700th Pillar,well done Kim

22nd Jun 2011  13:02  by trig-man

Gridref: SJ 56639 54232   FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

26th Nov 2010  14:30  by VBForever

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©VBForever

29th Aug 2010  11:04  by Bourne

Gridref: SJ 56639 54233   FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked on the road and walked up to the reservoir and on to the trig

feeding bowl feeding bowl©Bourne

5th Aug 2010  11:35  by BILLY COO

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

HIGHASH FLUSH BRACKET ©BILLY COO
HIGHASH TRIGPOINT ©BILLY COO

22nd Sep 2009  14:20  by splash

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Managed to drive most of the way to this one. Looked very much like a lane and even had a road name. Drove up past the res and tower followed track bending to the left. Parked up in the gateway, could see trig in the field not far from where I had parked.

10th Jan 2009  15:50  by tbsc8

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A quick trig and dash with a heard of cows running towards me, I just made it back through the gate in time

Me at the trig Point
Flush bracket

5th Mar 2008  11:22  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

5th Oct 2007  13:30  by Lonewalker

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Nice location, close to RoW, at end of concrete road, primarily for access to NWW (now UU)reservoir buildings. Easy parking at road in entrance to lane. Views across to Peckforton Castle.

12th May 2007  15:00  by Kelsborrow Wayfinders

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at the end of the access road which you can do without blocking the way. Good clear views along the Sandstone Ridge today.

Highash S3102
Highash ©Kelsborrow Wayfinders

17th Mar 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

vgc, metal cap, small raised letters, Crest (Royal Engineers) inset in side face of pillar. Pasture; pond, Moorhen.

25th May 2006  14:10  by ocean soul

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

12th Apr 2006  12:00  by mikh43

Gridref: SJ 56645 54219   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Probably the most recent of a few visits over the years. Easy access on public footpath up from the A534 or from Spurstow. Good views for such a low trig point.

4th Apr 2006  16:30  by Father Ted

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Pretty straight forward and not too exciting. Probably quite attractive in the summer with a pond next to it. There's enough room to pull a car in to the entrance without blocking the gate.

9th Oct 2005  13:30  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SJ 56600 54200   FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parking in gateway where ROW meets road ,this is where they bring the cows for milking so if you dont like them...time it right! Pillar next to small pond,good views.

©Glaslyn

9th Apr 2005  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

S3102
S3102
S3102

30th Jan 2005  16:18  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

There is parking opposite Ridley Bank Farm. Follow private concrete drive to underground reservoir then keep ahead on rough track to next gate. Trig point is located just inside field by pond. Good views to north including Beeston Castle and Jodrell Bank.

Highash trig point©Bridgeman
Highash trig point flush bracket©Bridgeman

31st May 2004  15:35  by Trigger

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

28th Apr 2004  12:00  by Seasider

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

15/30 for the day. No problem with footpath access for once!

10th Apr 2004  12:07  by Deego

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Has a emblem on it.

©Deego

11th Aug 2003  13:05  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

In open field on path. Public access.

Trig in a field
Highash pillar Sep 2011

3rd Jun 2003  12:10  by Slippers

Gridref: SJ 56641 54234   FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Visited while working in the area, easy access.

High Ash Trig Pillar
High Ash Trig Pillar
Emblem moulded into pillar

19th Jan 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

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

Crest (Royal Engineers) - pleasant vew E across plain; several ponds incl one adj to trig

1st Jan 2000  12:00  by ProSpec

FB Number: S3102  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10