Logged Visits:

18th Mar 2024  14:49  by JoC

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

I made sure I ran to the peaks and then took a photo at the beacon/pillar setting out where Jenny’s cottage was

31st May 2023  18:50  by Aye Jimmy

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

Been here many times and never found anything. Was however intrigued by Wayne Mac's discovery of a trig-like remnant nearby, so went for a look. There aren't many stone built trigs in this area. Central hole was about 10cm internal diameter; a visit to the nearby Caley Deer Park trig (with vandalised top) found that one was just less than 7cm internal dia. So maybe not a trig remnant. Was even more amazed to read that the original Chevin FB S1817 ended up on Culter Fell in Lanarkshire! It would be much easier to reclaim a FB in re-usable condition from a stone built trig rather than a concrete pillar, one would have thought - hence no remnant base..?

Remnant Near the ROC building.
Caley Deer Park Top of trig.

28th Jan 2023  09:40  by DeniseMc

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

No sign of it

30th Nov 2022  09:58  by JoeNTMY

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

My GPS wasn't working particularly well, but presumably it was on the high point of the mound. The area was rather muddy and seemed popular with doggers.

31st Oct 2022  14:53  by theposhbloke

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

Found original location of pillar according to grid reference given here: rocky bump in path up to top of Beacon Hill.

2nd Oct 2022  11:43  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SE 19956 44200   FB Number: S1817  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 1/10

Gone. Destroyed November 1969. A real shame, as its a lovely area

Location

23rd May 2022  14:12  by StubbsTrigBaggers

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

25th Jul 2021  07:44  by eon

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

(2192) Yorkgate Quarry car park wasn't open when I arrived, but easy enough to find a spot on the main road for that purpose. Nice enough walk to the location - no sign of the pillar, of course. Pillar history: Built on the 6th of June 1937, build cost and last maintained by the OS date not present in the records. Marked as destroyed November 1969. FB was S1817 which was subsequently reused for a rebuilt pillar in Scotland - TP2681 Culter Fell.

General location. ©eon

27th Aug 2020  11:45  by tigger4242

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

22nd May 2020  17:10  by BasilDowl

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

Was buying provisions at a nearby garden centre, so nipped up and bagged the dead trig on way home. As previous logs, this was destroyed 60 years ago and there is no trace of any pillar. Fine views all round, however.

The approach
Views
Approximate location

27th Apr 2020  07:48  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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

2nd Jan 2020  00:00  by DaveB

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

Another one ticked off.

11th Dec 2019  11:08  by FrankR

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

19th Jan 2019  11:10  by Earby Rambler

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

Visited whilst on BM walk in area, I checked out the possible trig remains at the ROC post it's on the north side of the wall in the west corner at junc of walls,it could be ROC related,but not remains of The Chevin pillar in my opinion.

Way up
Site

12th Jan 2019  11:00  by Wayne Mac

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

Trig reported destroyed but in a corner of a wall junction next to the ROC Obs Post TP11833 is what looks like half of a very old trig pillar. Would need somebody in the know to check this out. I have added a photo of it

Poss old trig Possible old trig next to the ROC post TP11833

21st Apr 2018  12:15  by eigerman

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

Walked up from nearby car park but no traces of pillar. However some fantastic views today.

9th Mar 2018  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

7th Dec 2017  10:19  by jonglew

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

Short walk from car park. Pillar was located by a track leading up to the high point of The Chevin, a hump. OS records this as destroyed November 1969; no remains found.

Pillar location TP6363©jonglew

5th Dec 2017  13:27  by asbown

Gridref: SE 19962 44197   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 5/10

from quarry car park.

5th Dec 2017  13:27  by The reluctant trigger

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

14th Jul 2017  10:55  by Ant1974

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

15th Apr 2017  10:50  by bwm

Gridref: SE 19960 44191   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 5/10

24th Mar 2017  14:48  by painterman61

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

Log gone to quarry fine views

area ©painterman61
sign ©painterman61
panoramic ©painterman61

24th Feb 2017  13:26  by Hands

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

From a nearby car park along a muddy path busy with dog walkers , good views

2nd Jan 2017  14:00  by DanTrig

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

9 mile circular on Ilkley Moor taking in Overgate Croft Farm and Rombalds Moor trigs, then drove onto Baildon Moor, bagged Baildon Common trig and walked up to Baildon Hill trig, then drove round to and bagged The Chevin non-existent trig. Clear sunny and frosty, bigger Dales mountains in cloud.

6th Dec 2015  13:10  by redDragon

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

2nd visit to the highest point of the Chevin. No trace of pillar now

26th Dec 2014  15:12  by Aye Jimmy

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

Been here many times over the years, trig never seen, or found.

The Chevin Where it should be. In the distance on left is Leeds/Bradford airport with runway lights on.

15th May 2014  12:12  by Bangkok_ian

Gridref: SE 19955 44193   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 7/10

Gets a 7 for the views. A crying shame there was no trig to rest my sandwich box on. There are some great walks through the forest below. There is a colony of crested newts in the pool nearby and a very reasonably priced cafe a short walk down the hill towards Otley.

20th Mar 2014  11:17  by Particle

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

16th Mar 2014  11:35  by gee-bee

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 0/10

Missing Trig This trig is described as "Destroyed". There was certainly no trace today.©gee-bee

10th Feb 2014  11:42  by amblerbob

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

Whilst visiting The Chevin (Hu,2,sMa) en route to Caley Deer Park trig. Nice day, good viewpoint

1st Feb 2014  00:00  by dogwalking

Gridref: SE 19900 44200   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 0/10

nowt there

30th Jan 2014  12:59  by The RockKnocker

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 0/10

Nice views but no trig point to be found.

8th Aug 2013  16:40  by Boneychest

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

Didn't bother trying to find it - just noted that it had been here at some time as I wandered past and enjoyed the views.

4th Jun 2013  12:16  by johnbamforth

Gridref: SE 19956 44200   FB Number: N/A  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 5/10

Log #103 (2nd visit - last one w/pics on 17/11/09). Logged while doing a 12.6 km circular hike from Otley, with friends from Northern Hikes (facebook group). Conditions today: Sunny, 18 C, V. Good visibility. Score for views (5 of 5)

18th May 2013  08:15  by CJO

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

Destroyed, possibly when quarry was being landscaped. Could hear the tannoy system for the start of the Otley show in the valley below.

The Chevin location

10th Dec 2012  13:45  by haighr01

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

Walked up from Otley, explored old trackbed of long gone rail line near to the town, then began a very fine walk of The Chevin ridge. Shame about the missing pillar but the views are really good from here, there is a nearby viewfinder pointing out some local landmarks.

31st Aug 2012  16:00  by Torpid-rat

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

I set off to look for this absolutely convinced that I'd seen it before (despite the long list of people who said it wasn't there). Well, I didn't find it nor the nearby surface block. I did have a very good look around in case it had been discarded under a bush or over a wall. Briefly I thought I'd found it when looking back toward the ridge from around the corner of the fence, so I took a picture of a vaguely tapered shape lying against the ridge in the long grass. Later inspection of the photo shows it to be a rock. So, once home I studied the aerial photos on google maps and unless i'm dreaming there are two square objects casting shadows at the edge of the field, http://goo.gl/maps/BrLNF so perhaps they were still there not so long ago?

It had me going for a second... A tapered rock lying against the ridge near where the trigpoint must have been. ©Torpid-rat

19th Aug 2012  13:35  by rowleybirkin

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

Seems like a pointless destruction to me, I can only imagine it must have been an obstruction to quarrying activity, otherwise a total waste of time and effort ! Not a waste of time coming up here though, the panoramic view from the Chevin is outstanding.

3rd Jul 2011  10:15  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SE 19956 44200   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 2/10

Gone but nice views

19th Feb 2011  15:37  by 1.1

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

8th Feb 2011  13:10  by painterman61

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

Its gone what a shame good views needs a trig!

4th Sep 2010  00:00  by rupertal

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

21st Jun 2010  17:00  by Triggers

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

Fantastic view point.....but no trig. given a decent score for a missing trig because of the view

21st Jun 2010  14:15  by PeteBoggs

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

Crying shame! If ever a view needed a trig this is it

28th Feb 2010  14:35  by Rachel-C

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

17th Jan 2010  15:43  by craftinessa

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

First time I've gone looking for a trig I knew wasn't there. Very boggy under foot, but a lovely spot.

17th Jan 2010  15:43  by swampysean

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

17th Nov 2009  14:00  by johnbamforth

Gridref: SE 19956 44200   FB Number: N/A  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 5/10

Log #2. (282m). 17/11/09. Bagged while hiking the 32km Dales Way Link path from Leeds to Ilkley. Todays stretch of 9.7km from Bramhope to Menston. Trigpoint just off the path, at Beacon Hill. Great views, Score is for views. 04/05/11 - A re-visit today while walking from Guiseley Rail Station to Otley Bus Station. As I suspected my first photos were of the wrong location. Sure enough I found what I believe to be the correct site on this trip. I had made the assumption that the pillar would have been at the highest point, but in fact, as often is the case, the site is below the peak, but not by much. I could see at least 4 other trigs for triangulating purposes from the new site thru the binocs, Billing Hill, Idle Hill Resr, Baildon Hill and Plane Tree. Only one of those pillars is visible with the 250mm lens however.

The Chevin This is the location of my original guess of the former Pillar
The Chevin Trigpoint The Site (C of shot) that I calculated this time. The site is 9 meters S of the fork in the main path above the quarry. There is a definite mound here that could have been the base of a Pillar. View is from the South.
The Chevin trigpoint A closeup view from the E
The Chevin views Billing Hill. Pillar can just be seen at extreme L of ridge. (below white object on distant hill).
The Chevin views Idle Hill Resr. Range 7.6km bearing 207deg.
The Chevin landmarks Almscliff Crag. Range 8km @ 55deg

26th Sep 2009  23:44  by iang

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

19th Apr 2009  14:00  by SUE-C

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

16th Dec 2008  13:55  by splash

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

Thoroughly searched the area, like others with know luck. Great views from site. Also near site is another view point which helps walkers identify what can be seen. Such as York cathedral, the White horse and Simon Fell amongst others.

23rd Aug 2008  18:00  by rowleybirkin

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

Site is definitely worth visiting for the magnificent views. We found site by a combination of map reading and the photos supplied by previous visitors here. Note, re-visited several times since first visit, notably Easters 2010 and 2011.

13th Jun 2008  11:15  by Dusty

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

Location
Location

13th Jun 2008  11:15  by brisboy&wife

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

18th Apr 2008  16:12  by agentmancuso

Gridref: SE 19949 44155   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 5/10

Gone, but hey, it's a sub-Marilyn, so worth visiting anyway. Noticed that the suggested FB given for this pillar below is S1817, but that belongs to Culter Fell (TP2681)?

11th Oct 2007  21:16  by rhayader_wanderer

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

shirt ridge that likely held it but nothing on the top

14th Jan 2007  13:00  by MAC.HAWK

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

Another one gone to the great trig maker. I'm getting worried, it's another invisible one - suitable case for treatment?

The Chevin Trig 13/01/2007

23rd Apr 2006  18:00  by Bear and Ragged

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

Had a good search, couldn't find the trig, a few possible places it could have been, but it's not there now. Some excellent views though!

24th May 2005  13:44  by G4OWG

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

On surprise view so on a clear day you can see forever?

15th May 2005  12:31  by John Riley

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

No trig but lovely views over Otley and Wharfedale. Found a strange aerial or transmitter which I beleive may be a UHF repeater used by the Otley Amatuer Radio Society to boost the signal in the valley. Don't some people have strange hobbies??

The Chevin The highest point?
The Chevin The view North over Otley.
The Chevin Is it a UHF repeater?

30th Mar 2005  16:20  by HEATHENS

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

Staying at the hotel up the road so made a nostalgic visit to the site and also took in the cross, very moving.

25th Mar 2005  15:30  by mickandshane

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

We knew the trig had gone but while in the area thought we'd visit this well known view point. The Easter Cross had just been erected and people were singing hymns at the base of it. We searched the area were the trig had been but found no evidence of it. I suspect it was a victim of the quarry. Had an ice cream at the parking spot when we got back to the car which cheered Shane up no end. OS list FB as S1817.

19th Feb 2005  13:00  by Keefley

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

16th Nov 2004  14:36  by kingofgeography

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

Not there - but is not even marked on current maps.

18th Jun 2004  19:50  by Trigger

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

16th Jun 2004  11:34  by physicalthing69

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

I worked just down the road from this site for several years in the 1980s and walked on the chevin regularly, I never recall seeing a pillar there.

16th Jun 2004  09:57  by The Hungry Caterpillars

Gridref: SE 19956 44200   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 8/10

Gone-after a long search found no trace at this grid ref. Good views from where this trig should be

8th May 2004  17:45  by ted

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 0/10

Another one gone.

map where it was
? Found this concrete base over the wall, near to a brick-built shed. Thought initially it might be the remains of the former trig but now I suspect its more probably something like the base of a demolished flag post.

6th Mar 2004  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 0/10

Gone - seemed to be slight hollow where GPS indicated it stood.

9th Feb 2004  20:23  by stonestreaker

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

its dissaparrated!!

24th Apr 2003  19:00  by weekender

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

7th Apr 2002  08:30  by sleepwalker

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

Another visit and another extensive search, same result no trace of the pillar.

2nd Feb 2002  00:00  by IWC

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

30th Nov 1999  00:00  by Bramley

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

7th Nov 1999  12:15  by sleepwalker

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

Had a good wonder around but couldn't find any trace of the former pillar, good views though shame!

27th Oct 1999  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: TP gone  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 7/10

no trace of TP; Built 06/07/37, destroyed by 25/11/69, fb S1817 (OS). - pleasant stroll along scarp, fine view across Otley

4th Apr 1991  11:40  by dugswell2

FB Number: GONE  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 6/10

Walked around here many times late 1990 to 1992 while working at White Cross Vets in Guiseley. Never saw trig at this time.

1st Jan 1970  00:00  by kieranjpmurphy

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