Logged Visits:

28th Apr 2024  13:56  by Craig

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

Easy find. Toppled and damaged. No plate

18th Mar 2024  13:46  by The Revenant

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

Sunrise Hill Local Nature Reserve. Entrance on Landcroft Crescent - part way up the steps take the path on the right going uphill. Pillar not just toppled but also very badly damaged. Base remains in place. All metal work now gone, except part of the spider. To be frank, this is not an attractive place.

Sunrise Hill toppled pillar

27th Feb 2024  12:07  by KevP

FB Number: S4619  Condition: Toppled  Score: 4/10

Sadly a suburban battered pillar. Not a bad location though with good views over Nottingham. Although the FB has disappeared I have recorded it here to ensure the records show I visited an extant trig pillar.

23rd Jul 2023  14:50  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SK 56421 44573   FB Number: S4619  Condition: Toppled  Score: 4/10

Parked on Landcroft Crescent. Entered the park from there and walked along the footpaths to the toppled pillar. A very sad sight

Pillar
Spider
Pillar

28th Dec 2022  14:55  by vegibagger

FB Number: S4619  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

Sad dead trig accessed from up steps down on the road to the west. RIP... FB ripped off and internal rivet/nipple gone too

Dead trig ©vegibagger
Dead trig base ©vegibagger

24th Sep 2022  10:55  by The Trudges

FB Number: N/A  Condition: Toppled  Score: 3/10

Parked on Stevenholme Crescent then walked along pathway into park, Trig sadly toppled with flush bracket and centre cap removed just off the path way to the left up between the trees and houses

View of top face with spider removed ©The Trudges
Trig
Broken Trig©The Trudges
View from Pillar©The Trudges

24th Sep 2022  10:46  by MickSan

FB Number: N/A  Condition: Toppled  Score: 2/10

©MickSan

21st Aug 2022  10:57  by dazedemon

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

It's a pity that the trig has been knocked over and the benchmark plate has been stolen

20th Jun 2022  18:32  by THE CYCLIST

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

re-visit. took a residential road off the main road and climbed first part of steps signed to Sunrise Hill Nature Reserve. narrow path off to right through over grown grass leads to pillar. toppled since my first visit, and I thought then a more tended and open area.

30th May 2022  11:45  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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

30th May 2022  11:45  by dharris

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

18th Dec 2021  10:17  by painterman61

FB Number: NONE  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

Standard estate nothing to worry about trig battered but good trigbolt remains area site a of bear knuckle boxing champion in the 1800s

Remains ©painterman61
Trigbolt ©painterman61
Box on ©painterman61

21st Mar 2021  13:43  by Kirsty

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Toppled  Score: 3/10

18th Mar 2021  14:45  by simo

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

Toppled pillar in poor condition , Pillar is unsurprisingly at the top of the hill - follow the dirt path roughly eastwards for 50 metres from the steps situated on the main path through the park . For those non locals this is one of the dodgiest parts of Nottingham so don’t hang around too long !! Park on Landcroft Crescent and enter the park through the main gates - prob a 5 min walk each way

©simo

23rd Apr 2020  14:48  by Nottspanther

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

Fallen trig on a patch of land in a housing estate. I doubt many venture here for any reason.

23rd Jun 2019  07:34  by eon

Gridref: SK 56425 44573   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Toppled  Score: 4/10

(1414) Parked on Landcroft Crescent close to the entrance for the litter strewn 'park'. Still early so no-one else about, except for a Fox that I startled. Once inside headed to the right, and the pillar was soon reached. In a sorry old state, which is a shame. Surprised it survived as long as it did really. Toppled since 2008, and missing its flush bracket (S4619) since around 2012. Spider still present though. Pillar history: Built on the 25th of August 1948, at a cost of £9 6s 2d. Last maintained by the OS in January of 1983.

Pillar. ©eon
Top. ©eon
Innards revealed. ©eon
FB - AWOL ©eon

17th Nov 2018  15:03  by WuzzerL

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Toppled  Score: 3/10

so sad!!!!

©WuzzerL

29th Nov 2017  08:20  by PeteBoggs

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

Rather sad looking

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs

28th Nov 2017  15:20  by RogerTempleman

Gridref: SK 56422 44579   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

Interesting to see the brass bolt on the base; flush bracket removed but spider still in place

30th Oct 2017  09:22  by RichardM

Gridref: SK 56423 44576   FB Number: GONE  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

Toppled pillar in tree fringed secluded grassy area at E side of Sunrise Hill local nature reserve. Weak hazy sunshine and strangely peaceful with bird song over the background hum of city life. By cycle.

16th Jul 2017  03:31  by rams

Gridref: SK 56400 44500   FB Number: 4619  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

31st May 2017  11:29  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S4619  Condition: Toppled  Score: 3/10

To Nottingham to visit Sis#2, who was happy to accompany me on a little light trigging. This the first - still there, with spider, but otherwise toppled and looking very sorry for itself. Also surrounded by trees, so limited views only S down over Arnold. However, good that a patch of greenery has survived in a huge housing estate. [FB for logging purposes only].

4th May 2017  00:00  by dogwalking

Gridref: SK 56421 44577   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Toppled  Score: 3/10

parked in landcroft crescent then up through gates at SK56330 44594 then bear right to toppled pillar sad site but still alive

29th Apr 2017  10:45  by Tonyht

Gridref: SK 56419 44578   FB Number: S4619  Condition: Toppled  Score: 4/10

Easy to locate and access. Agree with all other comments; sad but at least it is hanging on.

28th Dec 2016  08:04  by srichy20

Gridref: SK 56419 44575   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 2/10

On its side and in a sorry state. :(

Sunrise Hill at Sunrise
Not a pretty sight
where the flush bracket should have been
Spider still there (Just)

15th May 2015  18:30  by Borderer

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

Oh dear! Spent a lot of time nearby in my youth but have never been here before.

©Borderer

26th Jan 2015  09:20  by Pritch227

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

approached through the gates on landcroft crescent,veered off to the right,was pleasantly surprised by the location,views okay,nice and quiet,only birdsong filled the air,mind you,the urchins should have been in school by now!!the pillar deserves better than this!!!

©Pritch227

30th Aug 2014  18:34  by CJO

Gridref: SK 56419 44582   FB Number: GONE  Condition: Toppled  Score: 4/10

Oh dear. This one has had a hard life. Spider remains but attempts have been made to remove it. FB missing. Pillar itself knocked over to reveal remains of the bolt which has lost its spike/pin. Plastic cap shattered. Surrounding grassy area burnt. In all - very sad to see them abused like this.

Sunrise Hill

5th Mar 2014  14:05  by Rob&Fiona

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 1/10

Nearly destroyed, no metal work left

16th Feb 2013  16:20  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SK 56421 44573   FB Number: S4619  Condition: Damaged  Score: 1/10

Up to right but badly damaged

15th Oct 2012  14:02  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: SK 56422 44579   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 4/10

Parked by the gates on Landcroft Crescent and up the small incline.The spider is still attached but for how much longer? The area was very quiet today with no sign of troglodytes, urchins or even anyone at all. Limited views. I would describe the condition of the pillar as damaged and toppled.

8th Oct 2012  10:12  by trig-man

Gridref: SK 56420 44575   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Toppled  Score: 3/10

Poor trig has finally come to its demise. Some local troglodite as stolen it's identity. Flush bracket, plug and levelling brass work gone. The spider is in a state of being chiselled off.

27th May 2012  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SK 56422 44580   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

Thru' gates Landcroft Crescent

14th Jan 2012  11:30  by desperate dan

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

Hadn't checked beforehand to see if this one had survived so was pleasantly surprised to see it had and that it was accessible, even if it was on its side. I suppose it now makes a seat of sorts. It was a bit tempting to try to make off with the flush bracket before it gets more mangled. Absolutely deserted though for what was unexpectedly quite a nice little spot.

27th Dec 2011  13:15  by robinhood

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

On a visit to Nottm with my brother. On sloping ground of a large grassed area surrounded by housing. Pillar is toppled with rubbish strewn around but all the brass is still there. Some views, partially obscured by trees.

19th Dec 2011  13:36  by slateloose

Gridref: SK 56400 44500   FB Number: S4619  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Very sad trig in deed,but still has flush bracket.

20th Jul 2011  17:05  by pjr

Gridref: SK 56420 44576   FB Number: S4619  Condition: Damaged  Score: 3/10

Walked from City Centre a little apprehensive,the pillar as stated by others toppled.I then walked away from pillar up to open ground and was surprised the amount of open land.Two masts sit on summit and the views across City centre to Charnwood Hills are superb.I left with a spring in my step as i could imagine some locals enjoying this oasis in this vast estate .

12th Mar 2011  14:40  by ted

FB Number: S4619  Condition: Damaged  Score: 4/10

Broken trig but park surviving.

Sunrise Hill trig
Sunrise Hill FB
Sunrise Hill base
Sunrise Hill centre mark exposed
Sunrise Hill \'top\'

6th Mar 2011  10:30  by Whats the Point

Gridref: SK 56419 44579   FB Number: S4619  Condition: Damaged  Score: 4/10

Stopped on the way to a walk from Woodborough. A strange open area in the middle of an estate – almost as if it was left around the trigpoint and the steep bank. Agree with Crazy – this could be a pleasant open space with some tlc – shows what the locals think of it – the base has been anointed with dog …….

Sunrise Hill

1st Apr 2010  16:14  by Crazy

FB Number: S4619  Condition: Damaged  Score: 4/10

A shame that the trees will completely block out the view once the leaves come out. The poor old trig still lies broken in a neglected open space. This spot could be made a lot more of.

10th Aug 2009  08:13  by barnsley skip

Gridref: SK 56421 44581   FB Number: S4619  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Got to same as chris9870 sad trig.

21st Jun 2009  13:25  by Chris9870

FB Number: S4619  Condition: Toppled  Score: 4/10

Very sad this one. Years of vandalism and abuse probably. As previous reports it is now broken off near the base and lying on its back. Easy enough to find. Go through the pretty gates on Landcroft Cresent and head to the right and up the hill. This was probably a lovely view once.

Sunrise Hill
Sunrise Hill
Sunrise Hill
Sunrise Hill

4th Apr 2009  17:00  by Bourne

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

Some local youth's playing with their dog at the trig (Their coats covered FB Number)got some strange looks whilst posing for the quick photo. Made a quick escape back to the car, intact and no damage to the car whilst it was left alone on the street.

Quick photo with the trig, whilst urchins was watching over it ©Bourne
Coat on Trig ©Bourne

13th Nov 2008  10:45  by gowrie

FB Number: S4619  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

Not an area I will ever need to visit again, thankfully.

12th Oct 2008  15:47  by alanlodge

Gridref: SK 56419 44576   FB Number: S4619  Condition: Toppled  Score: 1/10

I last visited here on 31st Dec 2004 [nearly 4 years ago]. Others reported, and I could see, the base was significantly cracked. But in the area, so returned again today, to find the stone completely broken and now toppled. Its a sad sight isn't it. [having just posted this report, the robot says that my report disagrees with the logged condition. I hope the photos help in demonstrating that the stone is in fact toppled. Do you report this to Ordinance Survey?] [email protected]

©alanlodge
©alanlodge
©alanlodge
©alanlodge
©alanlodge

10th Oct 2008  15:39  by senrabyar

Gridref: SK 56419 44576   FB Number: S4619  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

The crack has widened rather a lot, as the locals have managed to push the trig over. FB and spider remain.

Toppled Trig
Spider
FB
Base

21st Jun 2008  14:30  by Monkeycopter

FB Number: S4619  Condition: Damaged  Score: 4/10

They could cut the grass :-(

©Monkeycopter

24th Mar 2008  12:45  by ocean soul

FB Number: S4619  Condition: Damaged  Score: 4/10

Not bad views but very depressing area.All in all nice to get away with wheels still on car.

20th Oct 2007  11:15  by Sandisox

Gridref: SK 56418 44572   FB Number: S4619  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Only problem was wet grass. Large crack around bottom of trig.

Crack around bottom
General View
Park Gate

8th Sep 2007  15:42  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S4619  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

21st Mar 2007  09:05  by asbown

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

parked on local estate road and easy access to trig, pillar as a large crack around the bottom, a few local lads nearby had a good look as i was taking photo's and making notes but they seemed ok and even said hello. not as romantic as the name suggests.

28th Oct 2006  15:30  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SK 56420 44570   FB Number: S4619  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Everything said,views are ok if you like that sort of view! Glad to leave with car intact.

29th Jun 2006  12:00  by AB&MB

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

Never knew this park was here!, first of several local trigs we hope to find in the next few days.

19th May 2006  18:00  by M5ABH

Gridref: SK 56420 44581   FB Number: S4619  Condition: Damaged  Score: 3/10

Thought might as well start my internet trig career with this one as near the route from work. In a scruffy little park and vandalised / burnt but intact apart from a crack round the bottom

the top
the bracket
the trig

6th Feb 2006  16:30  by Erewash

Gridref: SK 56421 44578   FB Number: S4619  Condition: Damaged  Score: 2/10

1st Dec 2005  15:45  by rhayader_wanderer

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

All already said access from either of the estate roads that block it in

30th Oct 2005  12:39  by lookingmrb&pwb

Gridref: SK 56422 44578   FB Number: S4619  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

2/13 On a nature resurve sanwiched in-between lots of houses. A crack Runs all the way round the pillar about 1/10 up and there is a chunk missing from a corner. plastic fill in the spider. very good views of nottingham. drizerling.

31st Dec 2004  10:27  by alanlodge

FB Number: S4619  Condition: Damaged  Score: 2/10

on open ground, very near to the Bestwood Estate, Nottingham. Damaged with large cracks round the base. Paint, molten plastic and fire damage. Just no care.

Sunrise Hill Bestwood, Nottingham©alanlodge
Sunrise Hill Bestwood, Nottingham©alanlodge
Sunrise Hill Bestwood, Nottingham©alanlodge
Sunrise Hill Bestwood, Nottingham©alanlodge

17th Dec 2004  10:30  by Lathama

FB Number: S4619  Condition: Damaged  Score: 3/10

Situated on top of a small scarp of open access land and obviously the target of the local vandals. Very blackened by fire, and a very nasty crack around the entire pillar just above sight-hole height. Two hooks gone. Plug replaced by plastic insert. All sightholes open. Broken glass all around it. Numbers on flush bracket painted white. Good views over west Nottingham.

21st Sep 2004  10:10  by Tom de Erin

Gridref: SK 56400 44600   FB Number: S4619  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Plug missing and a bad crack all round the pillar just below the Flush Bracket Good views over Bestwood Estate

27th Jul 2004  15:50  by HEATHENS

FB Number: S4619  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Cracks in pillar, evidence of fire damage, graffiti, otherwise a normal trig!!

21st Jun 2004  09:45  by RoPeHe

Gridref: SK 56420 44579   FB Number: S4619  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Reckoned that this one would be highly appropriate for a visit on the summer solstice, but I was 5 hours too late and the area is by no means as romantic as it sounds! Base of pillar is badly cracked all round. FB and Spider are present. Plug was presumably plastic but has melted in the heat of fires.

Gateway to the park Trigpoint is in a semi-wild area surrounded by houses ©RoPeHe
Sunrise Hill pillar ©RoPeHe
Flush Bracket S4619 ©RoPeHe
Spider and Plug (Plastic - burnt in fire) ©RoPeHe

2nd Jun 2004  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S4619  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Someones had a fire going right up against trig - blackened. I dont think this ones going to last much longer.

S4619
S4619
S4619
S4619

3rd Apr 2004  13:30  by mickandshane

FB Number: S4619  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Theres a crack all the way though the trig just below the Flush Bracket. Plug replaced by a plastic insert.

29th Feb 2004  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S4619  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

plastic cap, wide crack round base but otherwise intact, in greenspace

5th Oct 2003  16:15  by Fleetwind

FB Number: S4619  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Located in a scrubby 'urban park', apparently defying all the local vandals could throw at it (top covered in yellow paint). Was asked by local urchin if I was the Police - might have felt safer if I was!!