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TP5616 - Red Lion Pond
 
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Flush Bracket :
S3988
OSGB36 Station :
TQ00/T62
Current use :
none
Historic use :
T:UK waypoint :
TP5616
County :
East Sussex
Nearest town :
NEWHAVEN

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
Red Lion PondTQ00/T62TQ00T062544569.65105527.43164.6193PILLAR01/06/1947101/06/1967N0

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There are 62 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 2535th with 44 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 6.27/10 (from 73 logged visits)
Was First logged: 24th Dec 1994
Was Last logged: 8th Mar 2024

Of the 73 logged visits,
22 recorded a location and of these....

All were within 75m
The average error was 17m
2 were exact

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Logged Visits:

Good condition 8th Mar 2024  13:21  by rowleybirkin

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked at Firle Bostal and walked up past the radio masts. a dry day but misty; distant views not very clear.

The pillar and the South Downs.
Flush bracket


Not Logged 28th May 2023  21:55  by Trignome

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


Good condition 15th Jan 2023  11:45  by Chickenlicken7

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

Amazing views across the South Downs Great views to Lewes, Newhaven and the surrounding South Downs. Perfect views.


Good condition 18th Aug 2022  15:00  by Pengeboy

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

Lovely day. Excellent views of this section of South Downs Way and countryside to north and south.


Good condition 21st May 2022  16:05  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: TQ 44570 05527   FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked in a lay-by on the A26 near Old Itford Cottage. Took the public right of way from there up to the summit of Itford Hill and the pillar. The cap is missing

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider/Theodolite Mount
Pillar


Good condition 2nd Apr 2022  17:06  by amblerbob

Gridref: TQ 44571 05532   FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From Firle Bostal car park after visiting Firle Beacon trig. Sunny afternoon with a cold wind.

Red Lion Pond Another nice view of South Downs


Good condition 8th Aug 2021  10:56  by MysteriousSue

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walk along the South Downs Way and Wealdway (Southease to Berwick) with the vegan hiking group. Lovely and windswept with cracking views and no rain until the last ten mins when it fell down. What a joyful route with your head in the clouds! Good score for great views :)

Rather blurry quick snap


Good condition 29th Jul 2021  13:30  by jedthehumanoid

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

1st of two trigs on SDW walk from Southease to Berwick


Good condition 26th Jun 2021  11:20  by JamesA60

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Passed while on a walk around the Glynde and Firle Beacon area. Trig in good condition with typical South Downs Way views. Despite the name of the trig, there were no red lions or ponds in sight!




Good condition 19th Dec 2020  08:42  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Prominent on the Downs a mile or so west of the car between here and Firle Beacon. From the car park head towards the radio mast. The trig pillar soon comes into view and it’s an easy find. Terrific views.

Red Lion Pond Flush plate
Red Lion Pond View towards north west
Red Lion Pond Walking towards the pillar


Good condition 18th Sep 2020  16:05  by slateloose

Gridref: TQ 44500 05500   FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walked up from Itford Farm on the South Downs Way, lovely warm sunny day, great views.


Good condition 26th Jun 2020  11:38  by Sharon Merchant

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Graffiti sprayed on the pillar

©Sharon Merchant


Good condition 27th Oct 2019  17:52  by Windywalker

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Red lion pond pillar on the South Downs way at firle. Some graffiti otherwise good condition. Cap gone. Lots of cows/sheep and poo.

River Ouse in the background ©Windywalker
Mount Caburn centre back ©Windywalker


Good condition 7th Sep 2019  15:25  by travelnshit

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

The pillar is okay but defaced with someone's tag.


Good condition 6th Aug 2019  14:47  by embatt83

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


Good condition 20th Apr 2019  12:28  by pendlelill

Gridref: TQ 44575 05516   FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

on sdw

trig ©pendlelill


Good condition 23rd Mar 2019  17:15  by Biffin

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

With GrowlerOutdoor on SDW bike ride.


Not Logged 23rd Mar 2019  17:14  by GrowlerOutdoor

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

Bagged with Biffin


Good condition 23rd Mar 2019  09:15  by dugswell2

FB Number: S3988   Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up from hostel where I had stayed the last 2 nights.


Good condition 4th Feb 2019  13:17  by Mr Rant

FB Number: S3988   Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Walked up here from the nearby YHA. Very rainy and misty climbing up to this one. Mist obscured all views, and top was quite wind swept. I imagine it's nice here on a clear day.


Good condition 4th Feb 2019  13:16  by SurveyorCat

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

We were staying at the nearby YHA. Torrential rain, meaning no views at all.


Good condition 18th Oct 2018  13:27  by peel_acres

Gridref: TQ 44569 05528   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10


Not Logged 23rd Sep 2018  10:22  by Two Dogs and an Awning

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

Bagged whilst walking the South Downs Way as part of my Walk 2,018 Miles challenge.

©Two Dogs and an Awning


Not Logged 6th Aug 2018  14:28  by NightCrawler

Gridref: TQ 44572 05522   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

©NightCrawler


Not Logged 16th Jul 2018  17:24  by mikeandjenny

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


Good condition 3rd Jun 2018  14:04  by qmaster

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 2nd Jun 2018  14:20  by SebastienCale

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

Repeat log of a nice spot on day 3 of the SDW cycle after a fairly brutal slog up from itford farm YHA

The trig and my trusty GT ©SebastienCale


Good condition 4th May 2018  12:58  by RichardM

Gridref: TQ 44573 05529   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

On edge of smal ring dyke (edge of pond?) Skylarks singing in the breeze. On cycle of the South Downs Way.


Good condition 17th Apr 2018  14:16  by jonglew

Gridref: TQ 44575 05528   FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Roadside layby parking E side road at Itford Farm. SDW leads up to the trig, a short cut can be taken to circumvent the big loop the path takes southwards. Pillar sits in open downland on the egde of what may have been a dew pond. Cap gone, no plug; LHS sight hole open. Extensive downland panorama.

Pillar TP5616©jonglew
Spider TP5616©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP5616©jonglew


Not Logged 15th Feb 2018  13:15  by meandmymum

Gridref: TQ 44500 05500   FB Number: S3988  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Easy walk from car park to the east.


Good condition 22nd Jan 2018  16:46  by THE CYCLIST

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

Fourth and final pillar walking from Alfriston Road. Could have returned same way but took a loop South to Norton and circled around Seaford to return to Exceat Bridge and the bus back to Eastbourne YHA


Good condition 30th Sep 2017  15:55  by Captainbob542

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

Bagged when walking the SDW


Good condition 18th Sep 2017  09:03  by Proper Cheddar

Gridref: TQ 44574 05529   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 8th Jul 2017  13:00  by Ossie

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

31U 292380E 5635200N 162m


Good condition 3rd Jun 2017  10:30  by robinhood

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

Trig number five of my SDW stroll. Great views all round of Lewes, Newhaven and the Channel. The wallking is great despite my heavy pack, with a cooling westerly breeze in the hot sun. Walked on to Housedean Farm campsite for the night.


Good condition 8th Mar 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: TQ 44571 05535   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 22nd Aug 2016  14:49  by boblynoriho

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

360 degree views over Newhaven and Lewes.

Red Lion Pond trigpoint ©boblynoriho


Good condition 25th Jul 2016  17:30  by lackofluke

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 24th Jul 2016  09:17  by mountainwanderer

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 5th Oct 2015  11:00  by [email protected]

Gridref: TQ 44500 05500   FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

South Downs Way


Good condition 30th Aug 2015  12:43  by ukandystreet

Gridref: TQ 44572 05528   FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Found whilst walking the South Downs Way.


Good condition 18th Jul 2015  17:32  by RichardL

Gridref: TQ 44570 05535   FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

On the traverse of the South Downs Way by bike. Sixth of nine for the day.


Good condition 12th Apr 2015  13:45  by G4TSQ

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

Walked to this one from Firle Beacon. Nice walk on a pretty windy afternoon. Activated trig on Worked All Britain amateur radio net.


Good condition 14th Jun 2014  20:00  by Eclipse

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Second trig of the night, whilst supporting a couple of mates while they run the South downs way 100m


Good condition 18th Aug 2013  12:08  by Trigger

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

TP5616
TP5616


Not Logged 18th Aug 2013  10:54  by ADT

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

South Downs Way w/- Gill.


Good condition 18th Aug 2013  00:00  by explorer_olway

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found whilst walking the SDW - great views.

TP5616 ©explorer_olway
TP5616 ©explorer_olway


Good condition 21st May 2013  15:00  by Dumfriesmike

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


Good condition 8th Apr 2013  17:10  by runblue

Gridref: TQ 44572 05529   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©runblue


Good condition 21st Feb 2013  23:21  by Dot924

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

walking along the South Downs Way


Good condition 1st Aug 2012  18:54  by senrabyar

Gridref: TQ 44571 05536   FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 1st Aug 2011  00:00  by Curlew

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


Not Logged 4th Jul 2011  15:38  by panniers

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





Good condition 2nd Jun 2011  09:24  by Glaslyn

Gridref: TQ 44570 05520   FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn


Not Logged 13th Apr 2011  00:00  by gasman

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


Good condition 13th Jun 2010  07:10  by Cipollini

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Enjoyable walk from car park to E after visiting Firle Beacon TP, along crest of Downs. TP by circular dry depression - Red Lion Pond - next to old plough. Plug gone. Fine views N to Lewes and the Ouse valley, and W along downs (but had forgotten camera again !). Warm sun breaking through, hot air balloon rising, and larks, larks, larks.

Red Lion Pond TP looking W (phone photo) ©Cipollini
Red Lion Pond TP (phone photo) ©Cipollini


Good condition 12th Sep 2009  00:00  by Border Peat

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

great day on south downs way

S3988©Border Peat


Good condition 23rd Aug 2009  11:10  by SebastienCale

Gridref: TQ 44572 05534   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Nice spot, I walked from the car park on firl beacon to the east. Very nice views of Newhaven and the sea to the south, and of Lewis and the wield to the north. Odd little dry pond.

©SebastienCale
©SebastienCale


Good condition 20th Sep 2008  14:00  by Proper Cheddar

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

Passed on SDW.


Good condition 10th Sep 2008  11:16  by WackyRaces

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 6th Sep 2008  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

vgc, no cap or plug. On W edge of shallow grassy bowl which was presumably the dew pond. Easy walk from E but caught by a heavy shower.


Good condition 25th Jun 2006  07:33  by Clanfield Rambler

Gridref: TQ 44571 05528   FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Good Condition, plug missing Great views in all directions. Just off South Downs Way

©Clanfield Rambler
©Clanfield Rambler
Mount caburn from trig pillar©Clanfield Rambler


Good condition 4th May 2006  12:41  by Griefmiester

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

I parked at Firle Beacon Car Park and walked along the South Downs Way for about 1.5 miles - Pillar in good condition apart from missing cap and plug, and is located on the edge of an old Dew Pond (long since dried up). Great views in all directions.


Good condition 17th Apr 2006  15:36  by Alan Grove

Gridref: TQ 44570 05537   FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Pillar is located on the side of a downland dew pond, which is dried up at the present time. If you approach from the east, the pillar is visible for a long way. This is one of the best trigpoints I have encountered on the South Downs for views. You can see up and down to Ouse Valley to Lewes and Newhaven.

TP5616 TP5616 - Red Lion Pond©Alan Grove
TP5616 FB TP5616's Flush Bracket©Alan Grove


Good condition 21st Oct 2005  14:45  by Managra

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

In good condition on a concrete plinth next to what looks like a little hill fort. Fantastic views in all directions. Missing plug

Trigpoint ©Managra
Flush bracket ©Managra


Good condition 8th Oct 2005  09:30  by DanTrig

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

4 trig 18 mile walk including Red Lion Pond trig, Firle Beacon trig, Frog Firle trig and Denton Hill trig.


Good condition 20th Nov 2004  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

S3988
S3988
S3988


Good condition 17th Jul 2004  19:32  by barryhunter

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

In good condition, exactly where it should be. Views little hazy but generally good. Includes (possibly 3rd party) addition in a plug in the last sighting hole, see photo.

the strange object ©barryhunter


Good condition 14th Mar 2004  11:20  by Sussex_Rambler

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Excellent location with views of Lewes to the North and Newhaven and the Channel to the South. Even the pond remains although long dryed up. Note that the central cap of the mount has been removed (see View to the South).

Flush Plate
Mount in March
View to the North towards Lewes
View to the South to Newhaven View to the Channel and Newhaven, including missing centre cap.


Good condition 8th Jun 2000  13:00  by Bridgeman

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

Circular walk with friend starting out from Faddinghoe and via Newhaven and Southease.

Red Lion Pond Trig Point ©Bridgeman


Good condition 23rd Jul 1999  14:00  by jamesleesaunders

Gridref: TQ 44570 05527   FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Visited as Part of the South Downs Challenge with Joe Barnes. (35 of 38)

Red Lion Pond Trig ©jamesleesaunders


Good condition 25th May 1997  12:00  by gemini man

Gridref: TQ 44500 05500   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Visited whilst on the Downsman 100


Good condition 24th Dec 1994  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S3988  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Next to a dewpond.plug with indented lettering.



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