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TP4531 - Longhill Wood
 
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Type :
Condition :
Good Good condition
Flush Bracket :
S7208
OSGB36 Station :
SO52/T44
Current use :
none
Historic use :
T:UK waypoint :
TP4531
County :
Gwent
Nearest town :
MONMOUTH

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
Longhill WoodSO52/T44SO52T044348127.83212153.80195.3893PILLAR01/06/1954101/06/1968N0

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There are 44 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 3907th with 54 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 5.90/10 (from 59 logged visits)
Was First logged: 4th Jan 2003
Was Last logged: 3rd Nov 2023

Of the 59 logged visits,
13 recorded a location and of these....

All were within 60m
The average error was 13m
1 was exact

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Good condition 3rd Nov 2023  12:02  by RichardM

Gridref: SO 48129 12156   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

On bank on NE side of forest ride. Some minor cracking around top screed but otherwise GC View to SW. Calm, a few patches of blue in grey cumulus


Good condition 3rd Nov 2023  12:01  by DeniseMc

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

Nice autumnal views above trees. To rhs of path. Not at HP; hump is in undergrowth to N


Good condition 23rd Jul 2023  12:43  by Cositsthere

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 9th Jul 2023  14:35  by LizzyCrawford1

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

Along the over grown path. Probably has a better view in winter when the growth isn’t so much and the sky is clear

Longhill Wood Instagram: LizzyCrawford1


Good condition 9th Jul 2023  12:00  by Richofsebast

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Parked by the Cross in Wonastow and had an easy walk up the track and fields to the woodland. Followed a track east and then headed north up to the trig. The last 50m was hard work as the track was overgrown with tall ferns and nettles at this time of year - and they were very wet after a short, sharp shower! I dried out eventually on the way back down.

The Trigpoint ©Richofsebast
The View ©Richofsebast


Good condition 21st May 2023  11:10  by Jodie-trigs

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Followed the Offa's Dyke path from the housing estate and then the forest tracks all the way to the trigpoint. Good views but mostly obstructed by the trees.

Longhill Wood Trigpoint
Longhill Wood Flush Bracket


Good condition 2nd Oct 2022  11:34  by janineharris44

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked up along Offa’s Dyke and forestry roads to the summit. Sits just on a bank to the side of the road, easy access as it had been cleared. Not much of a view as now in a wooded area. Trig is in good condition with spider and FB intact.

©janineharris44
©janineharris44


Good condition 23rd Apr 2022  14:16  by dadu 13

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Superb walk doing the King Bonus Bonanza geocaching series, this was at the halfway point.

©dadu 13


Good condition 24th Oct 2021  14:00  by Nekyram

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked on road on a new housing estate. Took the footpaths over a number of styles up into the woods. The cattle didn’t take any notice of us. A wet and muddy walk . Views would be good on a clear day.


Good condition 10th Aug 2021  16:32  by Lise

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

Nettles…


Good condition 19th Jul 2021  19:57  by Parryse

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

On a mound to the side of the path


Good condition 26th Jun 2021  15:22  by slateloose

Gridref: SO 48100 12100   FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walked footpaths from new housing estate and bridleway into woodland. The path across Wonastow Brake follows the dotted path marked on the O.S map not the green one. Common Lizard near base of trig.


Good condition 22nd Jun 2021  18:51  by 21qazxsw

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in front of metal gate to farm buildings to the SSE, then walked up the track. See attached route map. Trig in good condition, original centrecap missing, resin plug, rear sighthole open (but filled with soil and ants), all other sightholes closed. I left a 2p coin in the rear sighthole for the next visitor to find.

the route to the trig
the trig next to the path
the trig


Good condition 3rd Jun 2021  15:09  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

With Tony J after a quick Wetherspoons brunch in town.


Good condition 1st Jun 2021  11:45  by gower lad

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

From large pull in next to derelict Wonastow Lodge on road to the south. Then concrete track (bridleway) past chicken unit and continue on bridleway through fields of blue Linseed and pasture to reach woods on hill top. Pillar beside track, no views, too many trees, but on descent a great panorama of tree clad hills and rolling countryside on a hot, sunny day.


Good condition 19th Apr 2021  20:08  by Toops

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Last one of the day as the sun goes down. Soon the trees will be too tall to get a view


Good condition 10th Apr 2021  16:29  by BearAdventure

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Done with the family and Dog.


Good condition 9th Aug 2020  11:26  by seanandsue

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Sue only.


Slightly damaged 3rd Aug 2020  14:46  by The Spanners

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Found whilst Geocaching around the woods.


Good condition 30th Jul 2020  15:02  by The Coachmans Pair

Gridref: SO 48132 12160   FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Out on a Geocaching trip grabbing the new series that takes in this trig. Some great views when in the right position. Very hot afternoon but worth it - 7 miles and 20 caches.

Flush bracket ©The Coachmans Pair
Trigpoint under blue skies ©The Coachmans Pair
view from close by ©The Coachmans Pair


Good condition 26th Jul 2020  12:10  by graham&linda

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found whilst geocaching. Shame the trees block what would be a great view.


Good condition 10th Jul 2020  11:03  by _HT_

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Geocaching in the area so bagged this one. As it's summer the trees block most of the views.

Longhill Wood. ©_HT_


Not Logged 1st Feb 2020  13:00  by Greenland21

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


Good condition 2nd Sep 2019  20:20  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

First time for months I've been away in an area with trigs I've not already visited. Cycled first part of bridleway from road to SE near Wonastow by recent farm buildings. Joins forest road heading nearly West, then signed footpath climbing North, then double back on footpath toward East, heading downhill, but leading directly to pillar.


Good condition 7th Aug 2019  13:38  by asbown

Gridref: SO 48130 12159   FB Number: S7308  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Asked at bailey pit farm and given reasonable guidance,.


Good condition 7th Aug 2019  13:38  by The reluctant trigger

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


Good condition 16th Aug 2018  15:45  by ngthack

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Longhill FB ©ngthack
Longhill spider ©ngthack
Longhill general view. ©ngthack


Not Logged 9th Oct 2017  17:20  by ltrc

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


Good condition 22nd Jan 2017  09:54  by BRISTOLIAN

FB Number: 7208  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

High trees here blocking a wonderful valley view.

Mr K visits pillar. ©BRISTOLIAN


Good condition 23rd Oct 2016  10:30  by dugswell2

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parking for a couple of cars at the beginning of the bridleway at Worthybrook. Then bridleway plus forest tracks to the summit Long Hill in the trees then continued along to Longhill Wood trig.


Good condition 7th Sep 2016  15:30  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

ODP#2: diverted up from the ODP to SE of Bailey Pit farm, then up the track into the woods and approached trig up a well walked triggers' path (not marked on map) from SE. Continued NW to resume the ODP. Engulfed in bracken with only limited views to SW, but in relatively good condition - NW s/hole open, plastic cap, some signs of cracking about 6" down from top but I've seen a lot worse.


Good condition 8th Apr 2016  17:20  by Tony J

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From Wonastow war memorial


Not Logged 6th Aug 2015  22:03  by Robert Kemp

Gridref: SO 48128 12154   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 13th Apr 2015  15:15  by Ramblingpaul

Gridref: SO 48131 12160   FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 9th Oct 2013  11:01  by Chalky

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Resin plug.


Slightly damaged 19th Jul 2013  15:39  by philpb

Gridref: SO 48125 12153   FB Number: S7208  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Trigpoint
Spider
Flush Bracket


Good condition 19th May 2013  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SO 48128 12163   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 27th Jan 2013  15:15  by theblack

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Muddy walk from Monmouth


Slightly damaged 2nd Dec 2012  11:00  by jonglew

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

A muddy walk up from Monmouth along Watery Lane and Offa's Dyke Path then into King's Wood, returning via Wonastow Brake. The trig is located just off the summit of Long Hill, a HuMP, in a prominent position at side of a path, which isn't shown as a public ROW on the OS 1:25k map, but is most likely common access land. Good views south. Pillar is showing signs of deep fracturing near the top (see my 3rd photo), plastic(?) plug is intact.

Pillar TP4531©jonglew
Spider TP4531©jonglew
Pillar TP4531 - Cracks at top of the pillar©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP4531©jonglew


Good condition 13th Oct 2012  12:20  by russie and sidekick

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

pillar
flush bracket
spider


Good condition 26th Mar 2012  10:30  by Dusty

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Trigpoint
Spider
Flush Bracket


Good condition 21st Aug 2011  11:07  by Funk to Funky

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A great spot I biked up to. A bit overgrown this time of year but very accessable.


Good condition 21st Mar 2011  10:48  by wrose

Gridref: SO 48130 12161   FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

The pillar is highly visible and easily accessible. I parked near Whitehill Farm to the south-west and used the bridleway then woodland track up to the pillar. The pillar is not at the highest point. In good condition but has a resin type plug. Nice views on the way up and down but restricted by trees at the pillar itself.

S7208 Longhill Wood Pillar.
S7208 Longhill Wood Flush Bracket.
S7208 Longhill Wood Plug.


Good condition 29th Jul 2010  03:30  by Forest_Trekker

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 18th Apr 2010  14:00  by arranc

Gridref: SO 48100 12100   FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 3rd Apr 2010  11:30  by Father Ted

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

Parked near the War Memorial on Wonastow and walked up through the fields from there. Near the trig one is confronted by ferns and brambles but there is a track up to the trig point from the east.


Good condition 24th Jan 2009  15:00  by Stevie Boy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked by Monnow Bridge (on the church is a plate OS B M S1290) & walked up along offa's Dyke Path before following muddy bridleways & forest tracks through King's Wood to Long Hill Wood. Nice pillar. Not quite the summit. Beautiful views all round on this hill, great weather.

195m


Good condition 24th Oct 2008  09:55  by The Moor We Hunt...

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Good views.


Good condition 22nd Jun 2008  14:30  by Al & Tracy Smith

Gridref: SO 48128 12153   FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Followed the Offa's Dyke path to the nearby cache (The lightning tree) then onto the trig. Initally decided to take the direct route, but the bracken was over head hight, had dog rose's and nasty thorns in it, so decided to take a different route. Also the dog was having none of it so found a nice path further along the bridleway that went straight to the trig :). Nice views and a lovely walk of about 4 1/2 miles from my parking spot.

The view
The path to the trig
Longhill wood trigpoint


Good condition 5th Jan 2008  13:05  by bluebeard

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

not at highest point of hill and late addition judging by number


Good condition 23rd Aug 2007  09:40  by Lonewalker

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Approached from Monmouth, via footpath through Wonastow Brake. Non-existent stile meant much searching for path through brambles, nettles and dense vegetation. Paths closer to the trig had recently been driven over, so became easier. Views okay if you like fields :)


Good condition 26th Dec 2006  11:00  by The Flying Boots

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Took the direct approach, stupidly, straight through the brambles which really was totally unecessary as I found later. Very foggy so not much view today.

©The Flying Boots


Good condition 28th Nov 2006  11:00  by sniffadogz

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy to get to if you use the path. Good views.


Good condition 22nd Sep 2006  17:20  by SidAndBob

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great paths and bridleways with gates instead of stiles. Bridleway loops around trig revealing great views to all directions as you walk. Not too overgrown despite the time of year.

View from the trig is to the east ©SidAndBob


Good condition 4th Mar 2006  13:15  by mickandshane

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Took the same route as Glaslyn. Talocher Farm is some sort of special needs school. The trig is well below the summit of the hill. Resin type plug.


Good condition 7th Jan 2006  14:31  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SO 48120 12150   FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walked in from Talocher Farm,would be good views but hazy.Pillar in clearing if walking in from S on bridleway when you reach edge of clearing go R for 30 m then L uphill on track.This saves slogging up through brambles as i did!

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn


Good condition 10th Dec 2005  12:45  by desperate dan

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy access cycling up through forest on bridleways. Area around pillar is now clear so easy to access and good views to south. Back down via the Offa's Dyke path which runs nearby.


Good condition 23rd Sep 2003  12:42  by fasgadh

Gridref: SO 48130 12157   FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Difficult overgrown bridleway, but an easy ride down the Offas Dyke path to compensate. Brambles hellish. Summit is further West. There has been some felling so the views south were good, to the Mendips.


Good condition 4th Jan 2003  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S7208  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

vgc; white; resin plug - summit knoll N sde of main tk; felled wdld; attractive view SW



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