Logged Visits:

28th Aug 2023  09:29  by eon

Gridref: SK 80818 03194   FB Number: S2089  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

(3287) Parked at the cemetery - though you can park a fair bit further up from there - and followed the PRoW uphill until reaching small wooded area. The easy to access field to the left is the one you want. Then headed W along the margins and there she is in the hedge. Some secateur work needed, but all salient parts was largely visible today. The pillar sits just inside Rutland. The other side of the hedge and beyond is Leicestershire. Pillar in overall good condition. There is some old damage to the top, but not enough to warrant a downgrade from 'good' in my opinion. Centre cap retained - lightly indented lettering. Pillar history: Built on the 21st of May 1938, at a cost of £3 14s 5d. Last maintained by the OS in May of 1984.

Thataway ©eon
Pillar ©eon
FB S2089 ©eon
Top - showing old damage ©eon
Centre cap - detail ©eon
The walk back to the car ©eon

19th Aug 2023  14:20  by Earby Rambler

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

Visited whilst on day out with Painterman61.

Pillar

19th Aug 2023  14:20  by painterman61

FB Number: S2089  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Trig in hedge in all intact , followed good trails all the way.

Site ©painterman61
Trig ©painterman61
Plug ©painterman61
Fb ©painterman61

22nd May 2023  11:17  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S2089  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

From A47, north through village of Belton in Rutland, pulled over on side of lane at entrance to farm at north end of lane. On foot north along footpath uphill towards trees at top. At top, left through gate to field and west along hedge line. Pillar not visible on approach, after about one hundred metres, at a slight bend to south in hedge pillar sits inside the hedge. Good views to south over top of hedge, better from top of footpath. Protected by hedge and spider and cap in place. Chipped on top corner.

Launde Flush plate
Launde South showing spider and cap
Launde West
Launde East

27th Aug 2022  17:51  by ms123

Gridref: SK 80814 14188   FB Number: S2089  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Logged on run from Belton-in-Rutland

23rd Apr 2022  12:37  by Whiskers

FB Number: S2089  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Little wander up from Belton. Spotted in it's little hedge-y hidey-hole. All good

©Whiskers
©Whiskers

11th Apr 2022  14:25  by KevP

FB Number: S2089  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Slight detour from walking The Leicestershire Round. 3 sides engulfed in hedge. FB on open side. Had visited previously in 2011.

22nd Nov 2021  00:00  by gasman

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

15th Nov 2021  11:48  by Catredgym

FB Number: S2089  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A perfect day out today for trigging, a little different then when we tried to do this a month ago when we were rained off! Logged as good condition despite previous loggers saying slightly damaged as we could find no damage. Nestling into the hedge it’s not possible to view all sides. Lovely rolling scenery.

20th Sep 2021  11:00  by Tomaszewski

FB Number: S2089  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Easy to find trig in hedge beside bridleway .

1st Jun 2021  12:36  by Walking with Gerald

FB Number: S2089  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

As part of a circular walk from Launde

21st Nov 2020  10:28  by Joanne

Gridref: SK 80800 03100   FB Number: S2089  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

9th Jun 2020  11:07  by Willow

Gridref: SK 80800 03100   FB Number: S2089  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Chance encounter

Chance encounter

1st Mar 2020  17:08  by Pritch227

FB Number: S2089  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

longish walk in from the east,parked before the farm near the dont park past this point sign.shame its private as its driveable almost to the pillar!!

©Pritch227

1st Mar 2020  17:07  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S2089  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

good walk along track after leaving the car

©WuzzerL

12th Jan 2020  14:08  by slateloose

Gridref: SK 80800 03100   FB Number: S2089  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Parked on lane at 179 spot height , then walked track east towards trig. It's possible to drive along the lane to a small car parking spot for Launde Park Wood. The last field to cross is very muddy.

15th Sep 2019  15:00  by Crazy

FB Number: S2089  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

KF On a short circular walk from Launde Abbey. Trig in field side hedge which blocks half the view from the immediate vicinity. The views are good on all directions but not stunning. Off to investigate Launde Park Wood now.

18th Feb 2019  18:44  by dogwalking

Gridref: SK 80819 03194   FB Number: S2089  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

walked from ridlington on a circular walk

11th Feb 2019  15:11  by hdfogy

FB Number: 2089  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

2nd Jan 2017  10:56  by Garth Fenton

Gridref: SK 80812 03190   FB Number: S2089  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Slight damage to the top. Walked up from the west just south of Launde Abbey.

15th Oct 2016  10:40  by gs48

FB Number: S2089  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Slight damage to top corner, spider in place Visited while walking the nearby geocaching series

©gs48
©gs48
©gs48

29th Sep 2016  15:05  by blackboot29

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

©blackboot29

16th Aug 2016  16:04  by hal-an-tow

FB Number: S2089  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

A very pleasant walk to here from Belton in Rutland, trig a short diversion from a geocaching circuit . The pillar is in good condition apart from a small chip out of one top corner (probably caused by hedge cutting), all the metalwork is fine. The back of the pillar is hidden from view though, as it is in the hedge. View to the north when I visited was newly ploughed field, no view to the south due to the tall hedge. My GPS co-ords : N52 37.231 W 000 48.455

shy pillar hiding in the hedge ©hal-an-tow
Pillar top showing some wear and tear ©hal-an-tow
FB ©hal-an-tow
view from near the trig ©hal-an-tow

20th Jul 2016  14:00  by simplysup

Gridref: SK 80820 03194   FB Number: S2089  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

A short diversion along the hedgerow from the wide Leicestershire Round bridleway. Couldn't see the pillar until I was right up to it, summer vegetative growth doing a good concealment job. Greensward views to the North, South views obscured by the above head-high hedge.

It's in there somewhere..

11th Jun 2016  17:20  by CJO

Gridref: SK 80818 03195   FB Number: S2089  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Minor chip from top. In hedge.

Launde

12th Nov 2015  14:43  by Phil Clayton

FB Number: S2089  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Bridleway recently ploughed up so walked round edge of field. Red kites struggling in strong wind and a small flock of partridge shot out from the hedge as I passed.

21st Apr 2014  11:44  by Loz&Bib

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

Short walk up the bridleway to find the trig

19th Apr 2014  12:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SK 80819 03189   FB Number: S2089  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Parked on grass outside farm up field then take a left easy find in hedge

10th Jan 2013  09:02  by wrose

Gridref: SK 80820 03195   FB Number: S2089  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

A joint visit with Carole. We parked at Bluestones Farm to the south. Then used a very muddy bridleway which headed north then west to the pillar. The pillar itself is situated on the north side of the hedge. Apart from a small piece missing from the top corner the pillar is in good condition and still retains an original indented lettered metal plug. Would have enthused about the rural location but not today - the mud was appalling.

S2089 Launde Pillar.
S2089 Launde Flush Bracket.
S2089 Launde Plug.

10th Jan 2013  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SK 80821 03195   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Trig on north side hedge, south side BW

2nd Sep 2012  15:00  by Oakwarden

FB Number: S2089  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

We found the trig point, but only when we were alongside it, very overgrown and in the hedge. The condition of it is good, I didnt look for or see the damage mentioned to the top, but all of the metal work is in position and is in very good condition. We parked at Launde Abby and walked a 4 mile circular walk. The tea room at the Abbey were open at 4.00pm on Sunday afternoon!

Spot the Trig Point
The Trig Point
Good condition Flush Bracket
The top of the trig Point Metal work in very good condition
The View

9th Aug 2011  16:50  by KevP

FB Number: S2089  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Drove up to roadend on Leighfield Way from Belton. Easy parking then followed bridleways to trig. Trig only spotted when right next to it on bridleway. A bit hedge ridden.

4th Sep 2010  15:25  by Brisey

Gridref: SK 80819 03195   FB Number: S2089  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

A walk up from Belton, but initially I tried the field side of the hedge at the ridge - wrong. Readily seen from the bridleway, and not too encroached by the hedge. The pillar has some trimming damage at the top corners.

13th May 2010  09:29  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S2089  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

28th Nov 2009  14:20  by Bourne

FB Number: S2089  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Parked in Launde Abbey Car Park, then set off on a quick 4 mile circular walk passing the Trig

Nice views©Bourne

14th Jun 2009  07:45  by Cipollini

FB Number: S2089  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Walked up no through road from Belton and then bridleway onto ridge. TP enveloped by hedgerow with dogrose; NE corner slightly chipped. Stunning views to S down to Eybebrook reservoir and beyond for miles. More restricted views to N. Larks, crows, sheep, and a gentle breeze. A lovely secluded place.

Launde TP ©Cipollini
View S from TP ©Cipollini

20th May 2008  15:45  by gowrie

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

5th Mar 2008  13:50  by asbown

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

best views of the day, just off footpath but no access problems.

22nd Dec 2007  12:45  by Father Ted

FB Number: S2089  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Took the long way round to this one making it into a pretty long walk. I parked near the Friary then headed East before heading south along the bridleways. There was a fair amount of shooting going on today and I also passed the local hunt. Managed to escape without being shot or bitten. Came back along the path by the trig to the road and then north back to the Abbey.

29th Oct 2006  11:49  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SK 80810 03180   FB Number: S2089  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Parking just after Bluestones Farm.Walk in on Leicestershire Round.Nice views,lovely warm October day,17 degrees at midday!

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

14th Feb 2004  12:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S2089  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Top of pillar chipped. Plug with indented lettering.

7th Oct 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2089  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

ar fld N side of hedge @ summit, OK but top with 20cm chip out, metal cap, pleasant view SE down Eyebrook valley to resr