Logged Visits:

5th Dec 2023  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

Manor Farm S4741/  Manor Farm S4078 from GR: SE 26233 24347. Easy access to the field behind the farm via a gate at SE 26110 24341. Night time double bag. Concrete remains at Trig Pillar location?

6th Oct 2023  17:45  by Romanaround

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 0/10

26th Mar 2022  19:00  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SE 25943 24353   FB Number: S4741  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 0/10

Gone. Destroyed 2014. Replaced an earlier pillar (TP10108). Agree with the comments of previous posters as regards the ludicrous and unnecessary destruction of this pillar

Location

22nd Aug 2021  10:19  by eon

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 1/10

(2132) Removed by Amanda - with a little help from the OS - in 2014. Viewed and photographed the general area from the main road. Pillar history: Built on the 17th of June 1947, at a cost of £6 1s 8d. Last maintained by the OS in September of 1986. FB was S4741

Level with the - former - pillars location ©eon
Site - as the rain begins to fall. ©eon

7th Aug 2021  17:00  by BasilDowl

FB Number: N/A  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 0/10

The infamous Manor Farm... I drove past the entrance to the private street, and it is now securely gated, so there seemed absolutely no point in going any further, especially given this pillar's sorry history. Having had a good scout on Google Earth, it really does seem an illogical and rash decision by the landowner and by the OS to destroy this, rather than relocate. It would have been the work of a moment to simply move the fence 12 inches and see the pillar entirely on the farmland. But my thoughts matter not, it's gone now. As the preceding pillar would have been extremely close, I've logged that too.

Approx. location from the south
Approx. location from the north

15th Jul 2019  14:40  by Tonyht

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 1/10

This was drive by. I would probably have stopped to have a wander round if I could have found a parking space close by, but I judged it not worth walking any distance for, rightly or wrongly.

14th Mar 2019  13:05  by kieranm105

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 2/10

10th Oct 2017  15:48  by asbown

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

Nothing to see or add to previous logs

8th Aug 2017  01:42  by Ant1974

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

13th Jun 2016  00:00  by rupertal

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 2/10

17th Feb 2015  19:09  by haighr01

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 2/10

Parked at Aldi in Batley town centre and made a walk of it. It's a fair climb up Soothill Lane to the summit of the road. Bearing in mind the comments below one has to assume that the pillar has been destroyed, so I made my mission to attain the road summit and return. It was dark, but I assume the views wouldn't be bad towards the Pennines. The masts near Meltham and both Emley Moor mast and Holme Moss transmitters were evident across the conurbation. Also in view, junction 27 and its retail park.

2nd Aug 2014  00:00  by dogwalking

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 0/10

a sad end

27th Jun 2014  11:41  by Amanda

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 0/10

Please note! The trig has now been destroyed by the os due to people trespassing on private property and not having any respect for people and families to ask permission for enter the grounds of the land owner to visit the trig. Please bear in mind that sometimes trigs are on private property and it is no only illegal but how would you feel people wandering onto your property if you had young children! You wouldn't like it so please don't do it to others. You have found a hobby that you enjoy so please don't apoil your fun and enjoyment for the sake of 2 extra mins asking the owners if they mind the chances are they won't care less but out of respect please ask! Else more will be destroyed and your hobby will be no more!!!!......,

27th Jun 2014  11:41  by Amanda

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 0/10

Please note! The trig has now been destroyed by the os due to people trespassing on private property and not having any respect for people and families to ask permission for enter the grounds of the land owner to visit the trig. Please bear in mind that sometimes trigs are on private property and it is no only illegal but how would you feel people wandering onto your property if you had young children! You wouldn't like it so please don't do it to others. You have found a hobby that you enjoy so please don't apoil your fun and enjoyment for the sake of 2 extra mins asking the owners if they mind the chances are they won't care less but out of respect please ask! Else more will be destroyed and your hobby will be no more!!!!......,

24th Mar 2014  08:55  by Amanda

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

Please do not enter this property it is a private residence, CCTV is recorded 24 hours a day. Please knock on the door if you wish to visit. Please respect this! Update! Just to let you all know that due to a lot of people's inconsiderate behaviour this trig will be destroyed by os after Easter! This is a decision that has not been taken lightly but due to constant attendance of people trespassing and not having the respect to ask to view we asked for it to be removed however os advised it was destroyed as satalight mapping is a method currently used. Please understand some trigs are on private land with families it is respect, so please ask else more of this is going to happen.

2nd Feb 2014  15:09  by CJO

Gridref: SE 25946 24354   FB Number: S4741  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked up the drive and was directed to the pillar by a resident. Cap intact.

Manor Farm

31st May 2013  20:34  by Maxkatie

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

The land where this point is located is on a private residence, the property was sold in Jan and the owners are requesting that for safety reasons you contact them prior to attending the trig. The contact details are Amanda Jones 07904025458.

31st May 2013  08:47  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S4741  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Had a long look round from roads wondering where to go. Walked up drive to new row of houses and asked lads playing football. They showed me pillar further round back of houses tucked in corner of fences. Probably could be reached behind house called "Manor Farm" which is currently being renovated. Turned out to be 11th and last visit of day as I couldn't find the last intended pillar! UPDATE 14/7/2014 In view of Amanda's action. I certainly wouldn't have wandered indiscriminately around people's property. I needed some indication of where to ask. The lads playing outside were readily there to ask. Perhaps, I should have asked permission of an adult, but they did volunteer and take me to the pillar.

4th Jan 2012  10:39  by jamiekeighley

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

Walked through gate, up driveway. Owner was stood on doorstep, pointed me in the right direction. Best to ask permission. Not much of a view.

©jamiekeighley

2nd Jan 2012  12:19  by painterman61

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

pulled up at enterence to drive now gated owner stood at gate gave permission to enter.trig in vgc cap/plug behind garage no views.

me at trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
plug ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61

12th Aug 2011  10:30  by tommo

FB Number: S4741  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

(17)went through farmers gate and followed field boundry ,pillar easily located behind fence

3rd Mar 2011  14:43  by johnbamforth

Gridref: SE 25943 24354   FB Number: S4741  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Log #48. (138m). Bagged while doing 3.6km walk from Manor Farm to Woodkirk Church via Leeds Country Way. Foul visibility day. Found access to be very easy. Accessed the rear through the field gate described by Wanderer, then came back around to go up the driveway and around the last house to access the front of the pillar by the garage. The developer appears to have given consideration to Trig Baggers, as the side of the garage is now blessed with a layer of tarmac, so people can walk right up to it. Its not in anyones garden.

Manor Farm Trig The Pillar, nestled, viewed from the driveway
Manor Farm Trig The Flush Bracket, facing the red shed. Got to it by walking the fields round the back
Manor Farm landmarks The ruins of Howley Hall from back of the trigpoint
Manor Farm views The Barn conversion (looks more like a new build to me). Driveway goes up and round the back

31st Jan 2011  11:20  by wanderer

FB Number: S4741  Condition: Good  Score: 1/10

Through field gate just east of the development, then along the fence line past the new houses (no climbing involved). This brings you right to the pillar, albeit on the field side of the fence shown in several photos. Google satellite view is pretty much up to date and will show you the bush the pillar is hiding under.

9th Jan 2011  17:15  by swampysean

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 0/10

9th Jan 2011  14:15  by craftinessa

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 2/10

Nice place, middle house is the only one unoccupied now. Didn't find the trig.

11th Dec 2010  10:05  by trig-man

Gridref: SE 25942 24357   FB Number: S4741  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

13th Nov 2010  16:15  by M0NJW

Gridref: SE 25940 24372   FB Number: S4741  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

In garden of farm house - presently unoccupied. Plastic cap. Paint peeling

13th Nov 2010  09:45  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SE 25943 24353   FB Number: S4741  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy trig house empty get there soon

12th Jun 2010  21:10  by Triggers

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 1/10

dwellings converted. Big fences. couldn't see it

12th Jun 2010  09:00  by PeteBoggs

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 3/10

Access not possible due to conversions being finished.Scaled stone wall on edge of property but nothing visible

26th May 2010  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SE 25946 24352   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Access is now difficult due to conversion of farm buildings into dwellings. Best chance is to ask permission at Manor Farm itself - this is the house next to no. 215 and has a black wrought iron gate. Walk round the left hand side of house and through the back garden, to find well hidden trig on left hand side of new garage.

6th Apr 2010  16:29  by Theo D Lite

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

The trig is in the very furthest corner of this group of dwellings. Through the only road entrance, you will be in full view of the three residences. The third one is now occupied. Although each garden is not as such allocated, you would be walking right through their gardens to get round the side of this garage. So the trig is now in someone's back garden, yet right up against the garden's edge. Staying in the field will be your only hope (and it will get you a view of the flush bracket).

23rd Jan 2009  19:30  by PDB

FB Number: S4741  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Went round field edge from west to find it. The building work seems to have stopped. site deserted. went out though front gate. if it gets finished and sold access will be a problem

23rd Dec 2008  14:45  by splash

FB Number: S4741  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Was on a trigging round. This was the third attempt the first was a wet and windy day after dark, the second I looked around the area but didn't find the trig. Third time lucky thanks to others before me.

18th Oct 2008  10:00  by wrose

Gridref: SE 25942 24349   FB Number: S4741  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Accessible (at the moment) but not too visible. manor Farm is now in the final stages of conversion and the resulting two houses are up for sale. The pillar is still in the corner but not immediately visible as a garage is in the process of being built which encloses it even more. The pillar will eventually be in someones garden. Pillar in good condition with the flush bracket being trapped fence side. Original plug with indented lettering. Being so claustophobic there are no views other than garage, fence and house.

Manor Farm Pillar
Manor Farm Pillar
Manor Farm Pillar
Manor Farm Flush Bracket
Manor Farm Plug

1st Jun 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S4741  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

vgc, metal cap, shallow letters, in nettly gap between garden sheds, just S of weedy paddock. Originally S4078: rebuilt 1948 with FB S4741 (bench-marks.org). Derelict barn has notice: D Hare Construction. Barn conversion pending, presumably.

13th May 2007  12:30  by MAC.HAWK

FB Number: S4741  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

The farm no longer exists, the only building left is the old derelict barn. It looks like somethings happening but I'm not sure what. There's a metal fenced route around the barn which leads to the adjacent house, cars were parked there and as this was a Sunday I'm thinking they're using it as a car park rather than park on the road. There was also a small JCB there too, for what reason who knows. Anyway, ignore this fenced route and follow it with it on your left, you'll reach a gate, climb and just head towards the sheds. In a few years we might not be able to see/touch it as the vegetation grows. There were nettles & I was in shorts but it's wasn't that bad today. Update!! As I passed on 1st September the old barn roof is being replaced so it must be being put to some use.

21st Apr 2007  13:15  by PhilPamAndRob

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

If I has a trig in my garden, it would be a centrepiece and painted each year, unlike this one in the bushges between sheds. Didn't get plaque number as I didn't want scratching to death

The trig is there - honest, you can just make it out! ©PhilPamAndRob

11th Nov 2006  20:10  by Trigger

FB Number: S4741  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

18th Jun 2006  11:46  by John Riley

FB Number: S4741  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

This one is pretty tricky even armed with information from previous logs. I did as ted suggests and was pleased to find the farm buildings more or less derelict. There were cars at the house but I went over into the field and approached from the North. Take note of Teasel's nettle warning if going in summer, I'm stung all over, just glad I had long pants on. Managed to get a couple of resonable photos having squeezed in between the shed and the fence. I've given it a high score just for being a tricky little devil.

Manor Farm Close up of Flush Bracket.
Manor Farm View of trig from gap between shed & fence.

2nd Mar 2006  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S4741  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

S4741
S4741
S4741

26th Nov 2004  10:39  by Slytherin

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

Accessed though the farmyard and peeked through the fence.

19th Jun 2004  17:00  by ted

FB Number: S4741  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

I don't think its necessary to go into the back garden of Manor Farm to visit this one; instead go through the farmyard and its accessible from the field behind. Trig is in a gap between the garden sheds of the farmhouse and its next-door neighbour.

FB though fence.

24th Apr 2004  12:00  by Seasider

FB Number: S4741  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

14/42 for the day. In somones back garden . They were out so I sneaked in but not recommended!!

10th Feb 2004  20:37  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S4741  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

its not in the farm round the back, but in the back garden of the house on the main rd. under / in a bush

7th May 2003  19:45  by Teasel

FB Number: S4741  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

I spoke to the person who's currently renting the property and he was happy for me to go poking around his back garden! Found the trigpoint behind his shed - watch out for the nettles! Trigpoint in good condition.

23rd Apr 2003  16:39  by The Steptoes

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Possibly missing  Score: 5/10

I'm not sure about this one. Looked for it a couple of times, but it's on private farm land. I'm going to try and phone the farmer to get access and settle it once and for all. The nmc found it, so maybe it is there.

10th Feb 2003  11:19  by manonabike

Gridref: SE 25900 24300   FB Number: S4741  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

11th Sep 1999  14:53  by vegibagger

FB Number: S4741  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 5/10

2 destroyed pillars