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TP5394 - Penshaw Hill
 
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Type :
Condition :
Slightly damaged Slightly damaged
Flush Bracket :
S4124
OSGB36 Station :
NZ29/49
Current use :
none
Historic use :
T:UK waypoint :
TP5394
County :
Tyne & Wear
Nearest town :
WASHINGTON

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
Penshaw HillNZ29/49NZ29S049433376.72554374.730.0003PILLAR01/06/198400
Penshaw HillNZ29/49NZ29S049433376.75554374.680.0004PILLAR01/06/198101Refixed 1984
Penshaw HillNZ29/49NZ29S049433376.86554374.630.0004PILLAR01/06/196601Refixed 1981
Penshaw HillNZ29/49NZ29S049433377.42554374.80136.4102PILLAR01/06/1947101/12/1963N1Refixed 1966

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There are 145 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 1016th with 19 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 6.80/10 (from 173 logged visits)
Was First logged: 13th Mar 1995
Was Last logged: 23rd Mar 2024

Of the 173 logged visits,
36 recorded a location and of these....

All were within 141438m
The average error was 3938m
3 were exact

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Good condition 23rd Mar 2024  10:04  by LizardKing1203

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Good views, easy to get to and joined by some cows :)


Slightly damaged 3rd Oct 2023  13:49  by MickSan

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10



Good condition 3rd Oct 2023  13:49  by Motor mic

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©Motor mic
©Motor mic


Slightly damaged 11th Sep 2023  14:24  by Greenwood-Stewart

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Fantastic location, situated next to the Penshaw Monument, great views of the surrounding area and a great brew and food at the farm by the parking area.


Slightly damaged 25th Aug 2023  10:08  by fitzsimons

Gridref: NZ 33376 54372   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

GPS 5m accuracy 12 satellites visible top of pillar 138m aod

Penshaw Hill TP


Good condition 4th Aug 2023  19:53  by Landrews

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

Nice easy walk up all weather steps. Lovely views.


Not Logged 12th Jul 2023  17:48  by dlauckner

Gridref: NZ 33374 54376   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 1st Jul 2023  14:00  by FM20

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10


Slightly damaged 16th Jun 2023  16:00  by gansonwheels

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Plodded up with Miss G on a hot windy afternoon after a day at Washington Wildfowl Park. Lovely views out to sea and over Sunderland.


Not Logged 14th Jun 2023  20:49  by BigBensaadi

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


Good condition 11th May 2023  19:10  by MKP

Gridref: NZ 33377 54375   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Slightly damaged 4th Apr 2023  18:40  by lozzi47

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Worth the climb!


Good condition 3rd Apr 2023  12:20  by D88

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Quick and steep to the top

©D88
©D88
©D88


Good condition 25th Mar 2023  08:30  by Robert Phillips

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


Not Logged 21st Feb 2023  11:05  by matty1971b

FB Number: S5394  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Easy walk from the road at the bottom of the hill up to the monument, where there are good views of the surrounding area.


Slightly damaged 12th Feb 2023  13:22  by KOconnor

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

Original markings are obscured/weathered


Good condition 15th Dec 2022  11:20  by Trigglets

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

©Trigglets


Not Logged 26th Nov 2022  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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


Slightly damaged 14th Oct 2022  07:16  by MileswithRiles

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

Easy trig, we did it in the evening and Penshaw Monument was lit up in all its splendor!


Good condition 4th Sep 2022  13:15  by rkidcdshaun

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10




Good condition 29th Aug 2022  11:53  by The Trudges

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Spider with missing centre cap ©The Trudges
Flush Bracket ©The Trudges
Trig
View from spider ©The Trudges


Slightly damaged 21st Aug 2022  12:21  by jonglew

Gridref: NZ 33378 54382   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Parked to the SE with the masses, walked up a new path with the masses. A rather careworn pillar sits a little apart from the seriously over-the-top monument. There is a fair bit of well-worn chipping to one of the top edges, the centre cap is missing, no plug; LHD side sight hole open. Looks like there was a plaque set into the screed on one side, but what ever it was it's gone now. Extensive views.

Pillar TP5394©jonglew
Spider TP5394©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP5394©jonglew
That Monument TP5394©jonglew


Not Logged 20th Aug 2022  00:00  by gasman

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


Good condition 28th Jul 2022  12:59  by Andy West

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


Good condition 10th Jun 2022  15:28  by Onspar

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy walk from the road at the bottom of the hill up to the monument, where there are good views of the surrounding area. Stopped off on the way to Sunderland on a nostalgic journey to visit the site of Roker Park. Was at Wembley to see the play off final where we finally got back into the Championship!


Not Logged 3rd Jun 2022  13:15  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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


Not Logged 3rd Jun 2022  13:15  by dharris

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


Good condition 29th May 2022  09:46  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at the bottom of the hill. Easy walk up and back.


Not Logged 1st May 2022  16:13  by Baldazza Coot

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

Needs a luck of paint
Flush plate


Good condition 29th Apr 2022  14:37  by Baldazza Coot

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

Nice views of Herrington Park

©Baldazza Coot


Good condition 7th Mar 2022  16:13  by JoeNTMY

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 1st Jan 2022  19:44  by JackS

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Good views. Adjacent to Penshaw monument.


Good condition 20th Nov 2021  12:00  by Alan63

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Was in England for my son's cyclocross race. Took a walk up Penshaw Hill during his warm up


Good condition 28th Oct 2021  10:04  by NJM

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

My second visit, wasn't on todays agenda which was to do as many as possible in North Yorkshire, however road closures and diversions around Washington sent us past this and it seemed crazy to just drive past, given how easy it is to park up and walk up to it. Impressive views of Newcastle spoiled by the intrusion of Sunderland! First of 16 Trig Points today.

View East Storm's OS Pillar #303
View West Storm and her walking companion.


Not Logged 26th Oct 2021  15:25  by Rob6598

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Nice and quick bag


Good condition 1st Oct 2021  02:31  by Mark-UKUS

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Came across it at the top of Penshaw Hill whilst following one of the Pathfinder Guide walks.


Good condition 18th Sep 2021  11:00  by DanTrig

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

Easy walk up from lay-by. Nice little hill with great folly. Earlier that day we bagged Belford FBM on way back from Scotland.


Good condition 11th Sep 2021  14:05  by monkey_scout

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

Still standing strong, removed some litter from the spider.


Good condition 5th Sep 2021  15:30  by Roguestorm

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10


Good condition 20th Aug 2021  11:36  by TrigbaggerTru

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10


Good condition 20th Aug 2021  09:00  by 1sthoghtonscouts

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10


Not Logged 8th Jul 2021  17:09  by meandmymum

Gridref: NZ 33300 54300   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

Unexpected bonus - found as the result of a diversion taken to avoid traffic problems on the way to stay with relatives. Did manage to slip off the steps on the way down and was lucky not to break something, but still worth stopping off!


Slightly damaged 5th Jul 2021  13:53  by haighr01

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Bagged on way to Newcastle for my latest exam. Parked at the nearby country park and then a very straightforward walk up and bag. This is well worth a visit - a Greek temple on the outskirts of Sunderland built 1845. Just for once the pillar takes second stage. Great views, the sea was just about visible today. As for the pillar there is slight damage to the top, the cap is missing and a coat of paint would be good.

Earl of Durham Monument Monumental
Penshaw Hill Pillar Playing somewhat second fiddle


Good condition 26th Apr 2021  13:39  by Juliebfitness

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

Visiting Newcastle for the day and it would be cheeky not to bag a trig or 2




Good condition 21st Apr 2021  09:49  by Bill Milbourne

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10


Slightly damaged 21st Mar 2021  10:48  by JemD

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

Cap missing and slightly damaged but managed to get to this easily, recommend this along with Hasting’s Hill and Tunstall Hill which are close by. Lovely 360 views


Good condition 10th Jan 2021  13:17  by triggering

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

A walk in the local area


Slightly damaged 7th Dec 2020  11:30  by hraistrick

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

Trig intact but black and green due to lichen

Lichen on the trig ©hraistrick


Good condition 2nd Jun 2020  00:00  by carolje

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


Good condition 25th May 2020  08:08  by Sarahc86

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


Slightly damaged 30th Apr 2020  13:05  by David Tipton

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Easy log, whilst visiting the monument. Minor damage where its been picked at, cap missing too. But , what a setting and view from up here.




Good condition 28th Jan 2020  14:00  by Kelsborrow Wayfinders

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Stopped off on the way to Gateshead. Having seen this from afar it was good to finally come up here.

Penshaw Hill
Penshaw Hill S4124


Not Logged 23rd Dec 2019  09:47  by Sarah Conway

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


Good condition 16th Sep 2019  11:05  by rupertal

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


Good condition 3rd Aug 2019  13:30  by Pete the Trig Hunter

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Easy park and climb and find - and great views and monument. Well worth the trip.


Good condition 17th Jul 2019  12:00  by pljg

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

I enjoyed the walk up, also looking for a "virtual" geocache.

©pljg
From Durham cathedral ©pljg


Good condition 16th Mar 2019  16:33  by RichardM

Gridref: NZ 33377 54377   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Dwarfed by the stunning Theseum stlle monument


Not Logged 16th Mar 2019  16:29  by DeniseMc

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 28th Dec 2018  10:39  by paulxtr

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy parking. Lots of people milling around. Rather overshadowed by the monument.

Penshaw Hill ©paulxtr


Good condition 8th Nov 2018  14:30  by PeteBoggs

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

Easy access. Impressive monument

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs


Slightly damaged 6th Nov 2018  13:24  by JRoche2018

Gridref: NZ 33375 54376   FB Number: OS BMS 412  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Short but steep climb from the roadside. National Trust owned land so reasonable condition but slight damage to one corner and in need of whitewash


Not Logged 2nd Nov 2018  10:45  by fm1906

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

Here to visit the monument which I have noticed from afar a few times, and also to find the geocaches located here. Stunning views were enjoyed and the boys posed for a photo atop the trigpoint.

Boys on a Trig Point ©fm1906


Good condition 16th Sep 2018  14:30  by Dusty

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Went to the top of monument as well. Great views.

Pillar
Spider
Flush Bracket


Good condition 9th Aug 2018  12:15  by beckroad

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A brisk clamber up the steps to this folly and the adjacent trig point. Commanding fabulous views on a sunny day enhances the score. Pillar is still blessed with a flush of white paint. Visitors take photos of the monument. I take photos of the trig!


Not Logged 24th Jul 2018  08:59  by Trighappytreen

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


Good condition 23rd Jul 2018  11:07  by Dennis

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 21st Jul 2018  16:33  by Trighappytreen

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


Not Logged 14th Jul 2018  12:38  by Trighappytreen

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


Not Logged 9th Jun 2018  14:34  by Yukonhuskies

FB Number: 4124  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Viseted with CornishGazza and RockSniffer.

Pillar with Penshaw monument behind. ©Yukonhuskies


Slightly damaged 25th May 2018  10:47  by mjwjones

Gridref: NZ 33377 54376   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

trig
Penshaw monument


Good condition 22nd Apr 2018  13:05  by MBFace

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visiting the Penshaw Monument


Good condition 13th Apr 2018  16:58  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Penshaw Monument very intriguing in the mist this afternoon on a walk of much more interest than expected, from Newcastle to Sunderland.


Good condition 16th Mar 2018  09:30  by GeoCotch

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Appalling weather and the view was almost non-existent but what a place.


Good condition 16th Jan 2018  12:33  by Nick&Rosie

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

What better way to kill a few hours while waiting to collect a new passport from HMPO in Durham than bagging all the near-by and easily accessed Trig Points?

View North with Rosie
View East
View West
View South


Not Logged 11th Nov 2017  10:10  by andynez

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

Part of Sunderland Strollers Urban Ultra


Good condition 4th Nov 2017  11:42  by Delta68

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Geocaching at the Monument and obviously had to bag the trig at the same time.


©Delta68


Good condition 24th Sep 2017  13:20  by Pritch227

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

superb monument for such little effort,the large stone structure isn't too bad either.

©Pritch227


Good condition 24th Sep 2017  13:20  by Laura Rennie

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10


Good condition 24th Sep 2017  13:20  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10


Good condition 20th Sep 2017  08:54  by pauljoiner

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

©pauljoiner


Good condition 26th Aug 2017  17:18  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Walked up with P61 on 11 Trig day out,what an amazing top with fantastic views.

Approach
Trig
Monument
Plaque


Good condition 26th Aug 2017  17:18  by painterman61

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Easy walk up steps great views here trig in vgc is overshadowed somewhat by the monument which is very impressive .

trig ©painterman61
trig n mon ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61


Not Logged 25th Jul 2017  22:00  by Thomas David Whitaker

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

A brilliant place to visit at night with the monument looking at it's best when lit up Good car park and a stepped route to the top. Do any other trigs get LED illumination?


Good condition 8th Jul 2017  14:13  by geodruth

FB Number: S4121  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found by mistake when looking at Penshaw Monument. A very easy bag


Slightly damaged 1st Jul 2017  09:42  by vegibagger

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

25 years driving by this monument and trig. finally visited. no plug amazing monument

trig ©vegibagger
fb ©vegibagger
top ©vegibagger
location ©vegibagger


Good condition 27th Apr 2017  11:00  by Moacky

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nearby monument is totally overshadowed by the pillar. In another location the monument would be a prominent landmark for miles around.

©Moacky


Good condition 31st Mar 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NZ 33375 54374   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 12th Mar 2017  00:00  by dogwalking

Gridref: NZ 33376 54375   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

easy to find


Slightly damaged 22nd Feb 2017  11:51  by ger

Gridref: NZ 33375 54376   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Very popular NT spot - monument is a prominent landmark. Top corner & part of a top edge of trig pillar is damaged. Good views.


Good condition 16th Aug 2016  09:50  by Phil Clayton

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Truly monumental surrounds.


Good condition 15th Jul 2016  20:40  by We TRye hard

Gridref: NZ 33377 54374   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nice evening with lots of folk still around

©We TRye hard


Good condition 9th Jul 2016  22:45  by monkeydestructor

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Monument looking good lit up in the dark


Good condition 9th Jul 2016  22:42  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Great place to visit at night as it's all lite up. Brilliant spot.

Penshaw Hill YOSM crew ©thejackrustles
Penshaw Hill by night ©thejackrustles
Penshaw Hill Collage


Good condition 9th Jul 2016  22:32  by gerryu2

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

Great place to visit at night as it's all lite up. Brilliant spot.


Good condition 25th Jun 2016  14:18  by wavydale

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Here with family and caching too :-)

Flush Bracket


Not Logged 13th Jun 2016  21:03  by pcriddy

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


Good condition 11th May 2016  15:52  by Sandgrownun

Gridref: NZ 33377 54374   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Somewhat dwarfed, in more ways than one, by the impressive monument. Pillar in good nick, no cap/plug, one sight hole open. Not bad views either.

Penshaw Hill. Pillar.
Penshaw Hill. Pillar.
Penshaw Hill. Pillar.
Penshaw Hill. Flush bracket.
Penshaw Hill. Top.


Good condition 11th May 2016  14:30  by offpiste

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Easy walk up from nearby road. Good views all round. Hasting hill clearly visible.




Good condition 20th Mar 2016  14:15  by Borderer

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited previously during my pre-trig days and can't remember seeing it. We had the monument to ourselves last time this time busy with people making the most of a warm Spring day.

©Borderer


Good condition 11th Mar 2016  12:40  by arranc

Gridref: NZ 33379 54374   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Slightly damaged 25th Feb 2016  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Extraordinary Parthenon companion to trig.


Good condition 20th Feb 2016  15:44  by catman

Gridref: NZ 33391 54396   FB Number: S4124   Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 19th Sep 2015  17:28  by orlando rat

Gridref: NZ 33377 54375   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Amazing sites from here plus the monument. Difficult to be bettered.

Penshaw Hill


Good condition 18th Sep 2015  13:08  by Boz North

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10


Good condition 22nd Aug 2015  00:00  by Dumfriesmike

Gridref: NZ 33370 54370   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

no sign of the Lambton worm :-(


Not Logged 15th Aug 2015  00:00  by weirdbeard

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


Not Logged 15th Aug 2015  00:00  by weirdbeard

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


Good condition 8th Aug 2015  12:10  by Luckyuk26

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

Great views from this view


Good condition 3rd May 2015  13:35  by dugswell2

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Stunning location even on a damp grey day.


Good condition 15th Apr 2015  12:50  by DesG

Gridref: NZ 33380 54371   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Also logged as YSM558

Flush Bracket ©DesG
Trig Point ©DesG
Monument ©DesG


Good condition 22nd Mar 2015  15:25  by oodboo

Gridref: NZ 33377 54377   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Penshaw ©oodboo


Good condition 3rd Mar 2015  15:30  by carlgorse

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

Amateur Radio

Penshaw Trig Point ©carlgorse


Good condition 2nd Jan 2015  15:33  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: NZ 33375 54376   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Totally overshadowed by the monument...

Penshaw Hill The trig.
Penshaw Hill The humble trig - it's there somewhere!
Penshaw Hill The FB.


Slightly damaged 31st Oct 2014  12:25  by rowleybirkin

Gridref: NZ 33376 54375   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

A slight deviation from our journey north up the A19 to Wallsend and well worth it . Not the best day for visibility but Hasting Hill pillar clearly visible 2 km due east.


Good condition 27th Oct 2014  10:15  by Ben Fogerty

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

A proper monument! It's visible from miles around, and the views are fantastic. The trig is right next to it gleaming white.

Penshaw hill


Slightly damaged 9th Sep 2014  13:44  by asbown

Gridref: NZ 33382 54379   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10


Good condition 24th Aug 2014  12:00  by Lordbigfoot

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


Not Logged 13th Aug 2014  20:43  by archi3020

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


Good condition 5th Jul 2014  14:55  by ocean soul

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Short stroll from minor road to SW .. Excellent views ..


Good condition 22nd Jun 2014  07:00  by Lodgebarn

Gridref: NZ 33374 54373   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A very early morning visit to the monument and also as a bonus a YOSM geocache. Great views today.


Good condition 10th May 2014  10:34  by fitzydan

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Found while geocaching in the area. Great views from here today.

The Flush Bracket
The Trig Pillar


Good condition 3rd May 2014  12:36  by broadoak2006

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

Glorious views today

Penshaw Monument ©broadoak2006


Good condition 22nd Mar 2014  12:18  by Alfred the great

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


Good condition 21st Feb 2014  13:47  by pickle

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Last visit of the day.


Good condition 28th Jan 2014  18:22  by Just-us-Two

Gridref: NZ 33376 54375   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked up at night. Trig painted white and in good condition.

Trig at night ©Just-us-Two

Trig from moument
Monument from Road parking.


Slightly damaged 28th Sep 2013  13:00  by Trigpointer78

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Great to find pillar in excellent condition, alongside an amazing landmark. Since the pillar is not fully intact, I have recorded the overall condition as stated.


Slightly damaged 20th Jun 2013  20:00  by ArthurH

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Great views on a clear day - even better from the top of the monument on a fair midsummer evening when the National Trust open it up - certainly worth it. GPS device still broken so no log. Pillar ok but plug missing so must be slightly damaged!

View from top of monument ©ArthurH


Good condition 11th Jun 2013  11:30  by dewdrop

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

easy find next to pseudo Greek temple which is well worth a visit for the amazing views and photo opportunities. Painted white and in perfect condition apart from missing the central plug


Good condition 27th May 2013  11:45  by archi3020

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walked to this one from South Hylton. Was Going to Penshaw Monument and do a spot of geocaching when I got this to


Good condition 25th Apr 2013  16:55  by Griefmiester

Gridref: NZ 33379 54374   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Liked this one - easy walk up from the road to the West - It felt like a scene from Jason and the Argonaughts - great views, intersting area and monument. Pillar good condition.

Pillar & FB
GPS Data


Good condition 1st Dec 2012  11:28  by Bangkok_ian

Gridref: NZ 33377 54373   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

second tp today

Penshaw Hill Cold December morning - great views and a geocache.


Good condition 18th Sep 2012  14:00  by Walker Dan

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Good views. Seen Penshaw Hill from most of the north east of England; now seen most of the North East of England from Penshaw monument.


Good condition 3rd Jun 2012  18:27  by Rick Trig

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

I've just got the bug, thanks to Stan Toon. My second logged trig point. I'm so excited I'll have to give it an 8

Nice fresh coat of paint
My first ever logged trigpoint ©Rick Trig


Good condition 7th May 2012  11:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: NZ 33377 54375   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy route up with good views


Good condition 21st Apr 2012  16:00  by CJO

Gridref: NZ 33379 54373   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Had a recent coat of paint

fresh coat of paint


Good condition 15th Jul 2011  11:15  by bigtykedog

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

Stumbled over it during visit to monument. Great views.


Not Logged 26th May 2011  20:00  by bargee

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

caching after work up at the monument and came across the trig


Good condition 10th Apr 2011  14:38  by lolynn

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Visited while logging a geocache


Good condition 12th Mar 2011  10:02  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 5th Feb 2011  13:20  by ted

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Plug missing and plaque gone. Paint flaking.

Penshaw Hill trig
Penshaw Hill trig
Penshaw Hill FB
Penshaw Hill top


Good condition 21st Jan 2011  15:45  by madaddo

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great view from up here - got the Trig, whilst I was also getting the nearby cache.


Good condition 5th Oct 2010  15:44  by clochandighter

Gridref: NZ 33371 54371   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

HISTORY: Pillar completed 19th July 1947 costing £5.5s.9d. Computed as secondary triangulation station NZ29/49 within the Newcastle block during 1947. Refixed as a fourth order station in 1966. Refixed again as fourth order in 1981 and finally refixed as a tertiary station in 1984. Levelled for height in 1963. Last maintained by the OS, 9th August 2000. SITE VISIT: Approached from southeast. Easy parking on section of old road on NW side of A183 at NZ335542. Follow mapped RoW to top. Situated to the west of the monument, the pillar in good condition, signs of one time plaque, now long gone. Spider centre open. Flush bracket faces 3°N. Vented through east sight hole.

S4124 - Penshaw Hill & GRP
S4124 - Penshaw Hill pillar & FB


Good condition 15th Jul 2010  20:15  by slateloose

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 2nd May 2010  12:00  by Historian

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Very breezy - didn't stay long!


Slightly damaged 26th Nov 2009  12:24  by TomL

Gridref: NZ 33376 54374   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Kicking my heels between meetings. A suprisingly lovely late Autumn day.

Penshaw Hill 261109 ©TomL


Good condition 25th Oct 2009  00:00  by Tonyht

Gridref: NZ 33400 54400   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Easy to locate and access. Close to the magnificent Penshaw Monument, this pillar has atmosphere and great views. Well worth the short sharp climb to get there.


Good condition 3rd Oct 2009  00:00  by Border Peat

Gridref: NZ 33300 54300   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

S1424©Border Peat


Good condition 24th Jul 2009  12:35  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

lovely views all round...lots of kids with grandparents and the occassional Japanese tourist.


Slightly damaged 20th Jul 2009  00:00  by Bramley

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


Good condition 21st Nov 2008  14:34  by barnsley skip

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

walked up from car park at foot of hill good views. near to Hasting Hill trig to the east so will visit next.




Good condition 20th Mar 2008  07:30  by SlainteJimmy

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Cracking view alongside a Masonic Folly… outstanding ! Missing cap and a plaque ? I think the North sight was open (bit of a rush).

Penshaw Hill ..is that the biggest LEGO brick in the World ? ;-)


Slightly damaged 8th Nov 2007  15:24  by senrabyar

Gridref: NZ 33377 54378   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 28th Sep 2007  15:05  by Bergfuehrer

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

County Durham. Alongside an interesting local landmark, which is visible for miles. Plug missing.


Good condition 20th Jun 2006  13:30  by stan toon

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

Superb viewpoint and impressive monument.


Good condition 1st May 2006  07:09  by Andrew hunt

Gridref: NZ 33377 54370   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

The day was misrible, i would image the view is great on a good day.

Very Impresive Folly


Not Logged 22nd Feb 2006  19:16  by Longfram Kev

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

Great place, very cold and windy when we were up there but worth it for the fantastic views.


Slightly damaged 19th Feb 2006  14:00  by alistair_uk

Gridref: NZ 33377 54379   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Quite probably the furthest reaching view in the north east and well worth a visit. The trig in in good condition but the mount is slightly damaged.

Penshaw Hill Plate
Penshaw Hill
Penshaw Hill and the Monument


Slightly damaged 15th Oct 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

no cap or plug, top screed damaged, on hill in front of Penshaw Monument- mock grecian temple, floodlit, striking in mist at night!

S4124 trig & monument on a foggy night ©peregrinus


Good condition 20th Sep 2005  09:14  by soloist

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

On way home from Northumbria so had a look


Not Logged 11th Sep 2005  14:00  by lost it

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

been here a few times


Slightly damaged 19th Jul 2005  18:00  by agentmancuso

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Curious setting, trig less knackered than others in area.


Not Logged 21st May 2005  16:00  by Dallan72

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Found whilst Geocaching nearby.


Slightly damaged 4th May 2005  15:50  by billy twigger

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Came here to pick up the microcache -but couldn't find it. Logging this is a type of compensation! Radio One roadshow being set up in the fields below. Its a small town!

Little pillar - BIG PILLARS!
Roadshow below!


Not Logged 13th Oct 2004  14:00  by gekocacher

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

Good spot was there to do cache, nice bonus !


Slightly damaged 27th Jul 2004  18:30  by drums4monty

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Came to do the Cache which I didnt find, walked straight past this Trig then thought, "hang on, thats a trig", then logged it. Great views.


Slightly damaged 24th May 2004  10:02  by wigglesworth

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Well worth the climband the monument is magnificent

Blue skies over Penshaw Hill


Slightly damaged 1st Apr 2004  14:15  by mickandshane

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Very impressive monument! Pillar has some concrete spalling at the top and the plaque has long gone. Plug missing.


Slightly damaged 30th Mar 2004  15:37  by fasgadh

Gridref: NT 33358 54380   FB Number: S4124  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Imagine my shock when that thing appeared out of the haar. Pillar dwarfed by the mother of all monuments, well until the Angel of course. There was a plaque on the pillar but it has long been nedded. Graffiti and a missing corner too.

Penshaw Hill
Penshaw Hill Damage


Good condition 6th Jan 2004  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Damaged plaque on trig - purpose unknown.

S4124
S4124
S4124


Good condition 5th Jan 2004  11:15  by dws771

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


Not Logged 25th Apr 2003  07:58  by Moss trooper

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 15th Sep 1998  12:35  by jimmy

FB Number: S4124  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

plug gone--always a pleasant stroll if you don't mind the litter around the Monument--splendid views


Good condition 13th Mar 1995  18:00  by Bridgeman

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

Short evening walk whilst working in Sunderland.

Sunset at Penshaw Monument ©Bridgeman



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