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22nd Apr 2024  20:20  by TriggyWiggy74

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

Great view from this one of Hanningfield - ran through the field with dog to get some great photos :-)

Sprockenometry My dog, Sprocket, loved this end of day local Trig bag, as you can see. Many more to come :-)

13th Apr 2024  07:40  by andyrandom

FB Number: S1868  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pillar at the summit of a grassy field, enjoying an expansive view albeit not an especially interesting one. An easy bag from the road beside the reservoir.

2nd Sep 2023  06:56  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S1868  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Hardest part of getting here was finding the lane, partly I think my radar was switched off but also seemed to be missing road signs at numerous junctions. Approached from the west, (first) left after passing the reservoir then right and uphill along narrow lane. After about 500 metres road levels, pulled in by gate on north side of road by gate into field and pillar visible from there on top of hill, grassy field, straightforward access (in the end). Spider and cap in place. Good all round views although a little hazy at the time. Probably some significance to the FB number as lower than others in the area.

South Hanningfield Flush plate
South Hanningfield East
South Hanningfield North towards reservoir
South Hanningfield South
South Hanningfield West
South Hanningfield Approached from south

28th Dec 2021  15:09  by SurveyorCat

FB Number: S1868  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A rather prominent trigpoint in the centre of a hilly field with impressive views to the reservoir in the north and the urban expanses in the south. This is probably one of the better trigpoint views I've encountered in Essex.

©SurveyorCat

2nd Sep 2021  17:15  by MPD

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

7th Nov 2020  11:00  by Sentinel

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

A delightful trig point on a nice vantage point overlooking the reservoir. Easy to find.

©Sentinel

13th Sep 2020  14:49  by slateloose

Gridref: TQ 74200 97200   FB Number: S1868  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked on grass verge near reservoir to walk footpath up to trigpoint.

14th Jun 2020  15:10  by Dot924

Gridref: TQ 74200 97200   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

On a circular route round South Hanningfield. I didn't want to trample the crops so didn't record the number on the bracket.

South Hanningfield Trig South Hanningfield Trig

20th Apr 2019  13:15  by plet56

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

11th Apr 2018  14:17  by mikeandjenny

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

6th Apr 2018  08:53  by CJO

Gridref: TQ 74234 97245   FB Number: S1868  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

All intact. Path direct to pillar 50m through tilled field.

South Hanningfield

14th Jan 2018  13:10  by mikeandjenny

FB Number: S1868  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

5th Jun 2017  16:10  by asbown

FB Number: S1868  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

as close as possible using tractor lines, lovely little hill.

5th Jun 2017  16:10  by The reluctant trigger

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

23rd Apr 2017  17:00  by colg

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

28th Jul 2015  07:23  by Redroaming

FB Number: S1868  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Camping near Billericay for the week's UK Mega, and first on the itinerary was a 16 mile linear walk partly around the Hanningfield reservoir. This trig point was only a short detour of our route, and we luckily found paths through the oil seed rape crop for access. Good condition, and good countryside views.

23rd Feb 2015  10:58  by wrose

Gridref: TQ 74226 97246   FB Number: S1868  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Nothing really to add other than to confirm that it is still there and in good condition.

S1868 South Henningfield Pillar.
S1868 South Henningfield Flush Bracket.
S1868 South Henningfield Plug.

23rd Feb 2015  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: TQ 74226 97250   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

3rd Jun 2014  15:25  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S1868  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked path south from beside public house then doubled back on tractor tracks to reach trig point as crops in field.

South Hanningfield Trig Point ©Bridgeman
South Hanningfield Trig Point FB ©Bridgeman

2nd Jun 2013  14:10  by simplysup

Gridref: TQ 74231 97249   FB Number: S1868  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Potatoes being grown in the field this year, I think. Trig was easy to see as soon as I entered the field. Accessed via the footpath, then along some tractor tracks for the last part. Good views.

trig and FB

20th May 2013  21:27  by decker1257

FB Number: S1868  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Nice place for this one.

18th May 2013  20:38  by infinson

FB Number: S1868  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Pillar in good condition, base has some damage form rabbits by the looks of it.

18th May 2013  10:30  by gillywig

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

Visited when completing the NocMoc trail

5th Apr 2012  12:52  by Proper Cheddar

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

Cold day but quite a good view for such a low hill.

7th May 2011  06:43  by peregrinus

FB Number: S1868  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc, metal cap, shallow letters. Revisit for photos. Oilseed rape - followed tramlines.

FB
Top
Trig

7th Mar 2011  15:30  by rowleybirkin

Gridref: TQ 74225 97253   FB Number: S1868  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

My first log in the county of Essex and my first this year ! Came up here for the afternoon on other business and intended to bag at least 4 trigs while killing time. Spent a lot of time looking round Hanningfield Reservoir visitor centre and only achieved 1 log. Approached via Warren Road and walked 150m along field edge and up tractor tracks thus avoiding crops - no crops were harmed during this exercise. Pillar is in good order with good 360 degree view of rural Essex. Let's hope the farmer maintains his careful driving record.

Unauthorised offroaders keep out !
Flush bracket
The pillar, tracks and self-portrait.
The pillar with Hanningfield Reservoir in near distance.
The pillar
The trig with the spire of St. Peters church just visible on horizon.

31st Jul 2009  18:45  by bluebeard

FB Number: S1868  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

2nd May 2009  16:27  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S1868  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked up from pub car park (though didn't go in). Moderate views.

16th Mar 2008  09:25  by red chicken

FB Number: S1868  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Cap still fitted

Cordoroy chicken strikes again
Flush bracket

14th Oct 2007  10:59  by Ann_and_Brian

Gridref: TQ 74230 97244   FB Number: S1868  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Good views. Cap still fitted.

The Pillar
Flush Bracket
The Top

13th May 2007  09:00  by Original Pickaxe

FB Number: S1868  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Made some amateur radio transmissions using portable antenna and handheld radio into Great Notley and Ipswich , a nice location for radio operating (Callsign M3 ZTW- see QRZ.COM) - visit cut short by incoming rain at this rather pleasant but exposed location. On a clear day nice views of Hanningfield reservoir to the North , River Crouch to the East and Rayleigh to the South. The pillar itself is all present and correct and being my first trig I hope all others will be just as good. Ordnance Survey website details 1946 as the computing year and a height of 78.955 metres (259.039 feet).

13th Nov 2004  15:05  by mickandshane

FB Number: S1868  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Handy parking at the pub then an easy walk up to this pleasant hilltop with nice views. Plug with indented lettering.

28th Mar 2004  16:20  by NeverLost

FB Number: S1868  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Sitting proud as punch on the top of a hill in the middle of a cabbage field. Easily accessible and definately can't be missed!

S1868 - Flush Bracket South Hanningfield
S1868 - Spider South Hanningfield
S1868 South Hanningfield

31st Aug 2003  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S1868  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc; metal cap shallow letters; arable field