Logged Visits:

24th Mar 2024  17:20  by MickSan

FB Number: S2033  Condition: Moved  Score: 6/10

24th Mar 2024  15:52  by The Trudges

FB Number: S2033  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

Saw kind owner on her horse as we drove down to farm, She kindly lead us to the pillar in her own private garden. Pillar is not in its original position and does have a small amount of damage on top. Trig does retain all its metal work

Flush Bracket ©The Trudges
View from spider ©The Trudges
Trig
Spider ©The Trudges

24th Mar 2024  15:45  by Motor mic

FB Number: S2033  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

18th Feb 2024  13:00  by Forgetmeknot

FB Number: S2033  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Initially attempted access from Skeath Lane but realised we couldn't so drove further on and down the farm entrance. Knocked at the farm house to a very nice lady who gave permission and a nice gentleman showed me to the trig (which is pretty much in their garden so please do ask permission). Trig has been moved years ago which is pleasing rather than it being destroyed. Nice people who took an interest in the charity I am trig bagging to raise money for. Signed the visitors book also (which I think is an excellent idea). Really enjoyable trig.

©Forgetmeknot

14th Feb 2024  16:27  by StewB

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

Sixth of six, last trig on the Cannock Chase & Chasewater (Stafford, Rugeley & Cannock) 244 OS map & one that well confused aging StewB. Parked off-road at GR 94425 27823, an area of land 'running' parallel to the B5066 afront a 'handfull' of houses under the assumption that the trig was but a short distance away as marked on the OS map. Of course it wasn't consequence of having been moved to Skeath House Farm. I had the correct grid reference but went searching about its location as marked on the OS map which has not been up-dated. Was all but giving up when I thought let's just have one last try from an access of the track from the side-road South. No joy because I was of course still looking for the trig as OS map marked. Lesson to be learnt, it might be as well to always check that the grid reference on TrigpointingUK & actual position of trig symbol marked on OS map are in agreement! Knocking on the door of a rather splendid looking property Downtop Manor, a very pleasant young girl informed me that the trig was at Skeath House Farm, her in-laws & provided me with directions of how to get there on foot. Jessica had telephoned ahead of my arrival & so knocking on the door at SHF, a most pleasant lady Julie knowing exactly what it was I wanted took me straight to the trig where I signed the 'trig-book'...Suggested by 'trigger' friends of Julie's in Devon, Julie took a picture of StewB & mascot Squeekie aside the trig to send to them. The book's a great idea & a 'novel' way of finishing my trig quest about Stafford. Please see entry under Wolgarston for full six trig walk details.

30th Jul 2022  18:21  by THE CYCLIST

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

As a re-visit, content with viewing over paddock gate from farm drive without disturbing the resident horse or the landowners.

11th May 2022  20:37  by debbieosb124

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

2nd May 2022  10:25  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SJ 93871 27402   FB Number: S2033  Condition: Moved  Score: 8/10

Parked on Salt Banks and then got permission at Skeath House Farm to visit the pillar, which is on the north side of an orchard

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider/Theodolite Mount
Pillar

2nd Mar 2019  13:30  by Earby Rambler

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

Visited with P61 and Brunshaw,knocked on door for visit knocked again to sign book & tell them they have left front door key in lock. No reply nice friendly dog on grounds liked being stroked.

Pillar

2nd Mar 2019  13:30  by painterman61

FB Number: S2033  Condition: Moved  Score: 7/10

Asked the guy for permission but he had disappeared when we returned to sign the book but the labrador greeted us bizarrely the front door key was in the lock trig in vgc

trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61

9th Feb 2019  12:10  by rupertal

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

22nd Sep 2018  18:09  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S2033  Condition: Moved  Score: 7/10

Really nice guy who owns it showed us to it and we signed his book for the trigging visitors!

©WuzzerL

22nd Sep 2018  18:08  by Pritch227

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

called in at the house,Was given permission to visit no problem and even escorted to the pillar.signed the famous book!!!really nice chap!!!

©Pritch227

5th Sep 2018  10:00  by chrism

FB Number: S2033  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

10th Mar 2018  11:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SJ 93871 27402   FB Number: S2033  Condition: Moved  Score: 7/10

Very nice lady took us to the Trig Visitors book Signed and on our way Why can all farm trigs not be like this A big thanks for the visit

1st Nov 2017  12:07  by sven

FB Number: S2033  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Luckily I read the previous logs otherwise I would have never found the pillar. On the Bing map it's still in the original location, but on Trigpointinguk app it is in its present position. Bagged during an Antill "Hills & Vales" walk out of Salt. The farmer spotted me and said firmly "you're off the path." Once explaining we'd come to bag the Trig Point he softened and led us to the front door to meet his wife, sign the visitors' book and be shown to the pillar. The black Labrador is extremely friendly. Having advised Julie on autumn raspberry cultivation we took our leave to continue our walk. A very friendly encounter.

The pillar with Julie beside it

9th Oct 2016  08:37  by paulxtr

FB Number: S2033  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

Parked on grass verge on Skeath Lane. Nobody around at farm so nipped into trig field with some rare breed sheep for company.

Sandonbank ©paulxtr

7th Aug 2016  09:49  by CJO

Gridref: SJ 93867 27394   FB Number: S2033  Condition: Moved  Score: 6/10

Saved by the farm owners and moved to their orchard adjacent to the farm house. Very welcoming. Signed visitors' book. It was only after reviewing previous logs that it appears as though the lower bolt might be on the concrete block shown in others photos which previously was in the hedge behind the pillar. see photos by Glaslyn and Keith Stevens

Sandonbank

20th Jul 2016  09:29  by wrose

Gridref: SK 93870 27400   FB Number: S2033  Condition: Moved  Score: 6/10

Met owner on the driveway. He was going out whilst I was going in. Permission and directions kindly given to visit this pillar. Nothing else to report other than to confirm that it is still there in the condition previously described.

S2033 Sandonbank Pillar.
S2033 Sandonbank Flush Bracket.
S2033 Sandonbank Plug.

2nd Jul 2016  11:00  by yukin61

FB Number: S2033  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Drove up to skeath house farm and was greeted by the friendly labrador :) Asked permission at the house and it was freely given by Julie, who showed me around the side of the house to an enclosed area of garden, but not before arming me with a notebook and pen! They've started a signature book for triggers - I was the second entry, so you'll need to knock and ask for permission if you want to get your name into this prodigious publication! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8esqyaPAuw

the pillar
north from TP5808
east from TP5808
south from TP5808
west from TP5808
friendly labradoodle!!!

5th May 2016  00:00  by gasman

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

3rd Oct 2015  14:00  by ProSpec

Gridref: SJ 93889 27403   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

11th Jul 2015  00:00  by rams

Gridref: SJ 93800 27400   FB Number: S2033  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

24th Feb 2015  09:20  by PeteBoggs

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

Nobody in at farm and not prepared to trespass so a picture from footpath will have to suffice this time

©PeteBoggs

18th Dec 2014  13:25  by Garth Fenton

Gridref: SJ 93873 27402   FB Number: S2033  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Asked at the farm permission freely given along with a dog for company.

13th Mar 2014  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SJ 93870 27397   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

Very friendly farmer caught me climbing out of his garden (after a failed attempt to ask permission at the farm), so worth asking - will be granted.

28th Nov 2012  11:00  by Whats the Point

Gridref: SJ 93869 27401   FB Number: S2033  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

Similar experience to THE CYCLIST. Met the farmers father as I was going down the track to the farm, he turned round and took me on a personal tour. He lived at the farm himself until his son took over. Just like Wilf I had about half an hour with him, he's a church warden and chairman of the parish council.

Sandonbank

12th Jul 2012  16:34  by tigger4242

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

Found the farm but did not go up. Will visit next time.

©tigger4242

23rd Oct 2009  14:07  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S2033  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

Followed Curryscrim's directions this time, having previously looked for it as shown on the OS 1 to 50,000 map. Having cycled down house access road was met by the owner's father driving out. A pleasant conversation and no objection to my being there.

20th Sep 2009  19:05  by bluebeard

FB Number: S2033  Condition: Toppled  Score: 1/10

19th Jan 2009  14:10  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: SJ 93900 27400   FB Number: S2033  Condition: Moved  Score: 6/10

Followed Trigger's instructions (thanks) but I asked at Skeath Farm. The very friendly farmer directed me round the back and over a gate to the trig and I obtained a photo of the flush bracket number. In conversation, he said he had not nicked it but had contacted the OS to see if they would part with it as it was something of an obstacle when farming. It has been on this site for at least ten years. This one completes all the pillars on map244.

26th Sep 2007  12:00  by asbown

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

thanks to previous logs this was easy, another i would never have found without help.

23rd Jul 2006  16:10  by ocean soul

FB Number: S2033  Condition: Toppled  Score: 6/10

Would never have found this without directions from previous logger.Thanks

30th Dec 2005  12:35  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SJ 93871 27402   FB Number: S2033  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

Have previous logs to thank for guiding me to this one.Now resident in garden just off footpath.

©Glaslyn

15th Sep 2005  18:23  by Keith Stevens

Gridref: SJ 93870 27424   FB Number: S2033  Condition: Toppled  Score: 7/10

2nd visit tracked this down, thanks to directions from previous logger. It has been nicked by the farmer and erected in his paddock, some 500m from original position. Looks OK, with FB now back in position (as far as I could see across his garden). New position is SJ 93870 27424. Private

Trig in a paddock

30th Aug 2005  09:26  by Keith Stevens

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

Didn't find it, because the site was down, so I couldn't check beforehand. But I'll get next time!!

27th May 2005  19:30  by Trigger

Gridref: SJ 93871 27402   FB Number: S2033  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

OK chaps here's how to find it! It's in the garden/paddock of Skeath House Fm. Starting from the PH walk down the adjacent lane and over the stile at the end of the lane. Follow the track over the next stile and about 100m turn left over another stile. Follow the hedgerow on the right to the field gate at the corner of the Fm garden/paddock/orchard. Negotiate the gate and you'll find the pillar in a gap in the garden hedge on the left about 20m from the gate. You'll also see an FBM lying on the ground next to the pillar!

29th Mar 2005  16:00  by Lathama

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 4/10

Like deego, I should have read the other logs first! I spent about half an hour fruitlessly scouring the hedges with no joy. Fortunately the fields were grass and not ploughed! Will come back again and add myself to the list of triggers at the farm!

4th Feb 2005  16:00  by rhayader_wanderer

FB Number: S2033  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 5/10

Reconfirmation of the movement of the trig by misreading the new location message. Next time I'm providing support to the local fire brigade I'll take some more detailled mapping and try and locate its new resting place. Nice area though.

22nd May 2004  09:10  by Deego

FB Number: S2033  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 5/10

wish I had seen fasgadh's Log before I went. I could find no sign of it.

13th Mar 2004  11:00  by peregrinus

Gridref: SJ 93871 27402   FB Number: S2033  Condition: Toppled  Score: 6/10

was SJ 9429 2789, now in Skeath Fm orchard. Logged GR is given by SDL+TJL who refound it. Was in way of field management; vgc, metal cap shallow letters, basal target placed separately beside trig. Lady was thinking of starting a list of triggers - I was 3rd in as many months! Visible from farm drive.

16th Jan 2004  17:20  by fasgadh

Gridref: SJ 94295 27894   FB Number: S2033  Condition: Toppled  Score: 7/10

Patrolled the hedge, both sides and nothing visible other than a suspicious gap in the hedge. Took a way point and found it corresponded with the grid ref here (grid ref entered). Almost certainly a gonner. Recently reported on the trigonomy mailing list as having been dismantled and reerected in a nearby garden- Skeath Farm. Prospective visitors should ask to see it in its new location at the house. Suggest new condition category- relocated. I have upped the interest rating for this one as walking trig pillars are a novelty.