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1st Oct 2023  09:06  by descarte1

Gridref: ST 95706 42427   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Good condition FBM inside playpen in the middle of a field. Fortunately, the field was being harvested and I go there an hour after the FBM area had been cleared. Playpen is very overgrown. Height tag still present.

25th Nov 2022  14:29  by TrigJS

Gridref: ST 95706 42427   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Caged FBM located in field just off from public footpaths. Cage overgrown. Lots of pheasants about.

TP0537 The FBM cage.
TP0537 The FBM pillar.

17th Oct 2022  07:56  by Griefmiester

Gridref: ST 95708 42428   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

2nd time lucky for this one, surrounded in tall crops last time, all harvested now. easily located FBM in playpen a few meters into field, looks to be on good condition. I parked by Quebec bolt and walked along the by-way it can be driven, head into the field by the large barn.

TP0537 - Upton Lovell

13th Apr 2022  18:22  by Trigobsession

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

Followed the tractor tracks so no crop damage. Had to flatten the nettles in order to see it.

31st Dec 2021  12:45  by CJO

Gridref: ST 95712 42424   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

In play pen located in a recently seeded field. Has height tag - 577.53

In field
Has tag
In playpen

5th Sep 2021  16:26  by ThatBlokeCol

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

3rd Apr 2021  15:15  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

My second attempt at this one. Some years ago, one high summer, the field's oil seed rape was towering with triffid-like menace high above me with no chance of spotting the FBM on that occasion. Today, it was an easy stroll across the stubbles to find the FBM within its cage - the height tag (577.53 ft) remains in place.

7th May 2019  11:10  by dugswell2

FB Number: NONE   Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Just had to thrash down the nettles for some photos.

19th Apr 2019  00:00  by Woodleywalker

Gridref: ST 95708 42432   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked up from Quebec bolt to the barn. Into the field at the large new gate, followed tractor tracks nearly all the way to the pen, just the last few yards a hop and jump. Stinging nettles are almost taller than the FBM, they will hopefully make a good snack bar for caterpillars later in the season.

1st Apr 2019  18:00  by Martin R

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

9th Aug 2018  12:10  by asbown

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

easy walk up from the bolt.

9th Aug 2018  12:10  by The reluctant trigger

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

18th May 2018  07:47  by G1ANQ

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

I did think it would be easy just to cycle along the army road to the next trig point but big signs told me i wasnt welcome so I ended up on the A36 and then the A390. Not that much fun with rush hour traffic. I was glad to go off the road and onto the Farmers track. Quick hop over the barbwire and I walked along tractor paths to FMB. I assume it is under all those nettles but didnt fancy trying to clear it.

FMB covered in nettles

15th May 2018  11:00  by Ted Mariner

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

I parked at the northern end of the byway and strolled to the cache. A tractor was working nearby that turned out to be the farmer and landowner. He was more than happy for me to walk to the playpen as long as I stuck to the tractor marks in the crop. Great views, particularly to the north.The top block and ID plate were unfortunately hidden by some mean looking nettles and I had no bashing implement with me so decided it best to not try to clear them. All seems to be in good order and the farmer is aware of his asset and quite proud of it.

22nd Apr 2017  09:15  by thejackrustles

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

After finding the bolt at the bottom of the road we drove up track to barn and it was short walk from here. Field a little muddy and we followed the field edge on the way back which was much easier.

Upton Lovell Selfie ©thejackrustles
Upton Lovell FBM

10th Apr 2016  12:32  by g4wsb

Gridref: ST 95710 42434   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Drove up track to barn short walk from here, no crops as yet.

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb

3rd May 2015  18:56  by BRISTOLIAN

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

Parked at Quebec block and walked edge of dry ploughed field with no issues a nice walk this one.

Mr K at the FBM. ©BRISTOLIAN

1st Apr 2013  13:59  by jonglew

Gridref: ST 95705 42429   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at Ansty Hill at start of track to Quebec Farm (where the Quebec Bolt is located). Walked S along byway to barn then cut across the field. No crop planted, but recently been mud-spread. FBM protected on all sides by railings approx 4ft high. Still has height tag displaying 577.53 ft above sea level. Good views N to Salisbury Plain, otherwise restricted by trees.

FBM - in its railings cage TP0537©jonglew
The FBM - Detail TP0537©jonglew
The FBM - Detail TP0537©jonglew

3rd Oct 2010  17:15  by dal

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

Loads of pheasants. Intact height tag.

5th Jun 2010  15:20  by cmb1953

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

23rd Mar 2010  16:28  by raypool

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

11th Sep 2008  19:36  by AndyG

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

Field now harvested.Inside the railings is full of weeds otherwise OK.Metal detectorists at work further down the field.

23rd Jul 2008  17:55  by AndyG

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Returned here from Quebec.Railings visible in the middle of the crop but no obvious way to access them via tractor tracks so decided to leave it until after harvest.Back to the car at Codford St Mary on what turned out to be a very pleasant if slightly frustating 9 1/2 mile round trip.

18th Jun 2008  01:20  by Trigger

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

8th Mar 2008  13:23  by Glaslyn

Gridref: ST 95707 42428   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Within Railings ,iddle of field.Undamaged.Pleasant short walk from road.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

28th Jul 2007  18:00  by tom

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

Protected by 3'railings and a field full of 4'maize. Views limited by the crop and the trees surrounding the field.

30th Apr 2007  10:25  by bluebeard

FB Number: N/A  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

done as two in one with Anstey Hill(Quebec)

6th Dec 2006  10:59  by Ann_and_Brian

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

No crops now, just a freshly manured field, signs of this on the FBM.

The FBM
FBM in its pen

8th Jun 2006  12:00  by iainmac

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

Field planted with cereals and couldnt see railings. Revist required.

21st Jun 2005  23:29  by rhayader_wanderer

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Parked by Quebec then hopped on the bike for speed. Field is now planted up but railings are visible and tractor marks show the way for the main part

27th Feb 2005  13:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: NONE  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Drove up (rough) byway from N, parked at barn, followed careful bearing into arable field, but proved unnecessary as it has the standard railings, very obvious in middle of ploughed chalky field. Standard FBM marker pillar, vgc with OSBM & GPS plaque both on E face, height tag marked 577.53. Seems strange they didn't at least site it next to the byway.

UPL fbm enclosure ©peregrinus
UPL fbm ©peregrinus
UPL fbm top ©peregrinus