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TP6423 - The Rock
 
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Grid reference :
Type :
Condition :
Good Good condition
Flush Bracket :
S2786
OSGB36 Station :
SD80/T98
Current use :
none
Historic use :
T:UK waypoint :
TP6423
County :
Greater Manchester
Nearest town :
OLDHAM

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
The RockSD80/T98SD80T098394379.32402700.99182.5933PILLAR01/06/1945101/10/1958N0

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There are 50 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 2640th with 16 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 6.25/10 (from 55 logged visits)
Was First logged: 3rd May 2004
Was Last logged: 19th Jul 2022

Of the 55 logged visits,
19 recorded a location and of these....

All were within 548m
The average error was 51m
1 was exact

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Good condition 19th Jul 2022  08:40  by coinea

FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

With thejackrustles. Very friendly helpful farmer

S2786 The Rock


Good condition 19th Jul 2022  08:38  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lovely farmer not only gave us permission to visit but also opened his gate so we could park on this property whilst we did so.

The Rock and Mrs TJR ©thejackrustles
The Rock collage ©thejackrustles


Good condition 18th Jul 2022  14:22  by Kevlar

FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Permission was given by the very friendly and helpful farmer. He commented on how polite visiting trig baggers have been and he also brought to my attention the benchmark on the front of the farmhouse. This is a good location and I was pleasantly surprised at the view I was met with at the trig. The pillar is in excellent condition and will no doubt remain so whilst in the care of the farm's current occupants.


Good condition 16th Apr 2022  14:47  by MickSan

FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 23rd Jan 2022  13:46  by cathy trickett

Gridref: SD 94237 02744   FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10



Not Logged 13th Jun 2021  18:15  by Thomas David Whitaker

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

On top of a dome of a field with interesting views. The field had just been cleared for silage so a conscience free jog up from the road. I was hoping for some justification for the definitive sounding name but no rock in sight, never mind THE rock. If I'm in the area again the Industrial Hamlet at Park Bridge looks like a good place to visit.


Unreachable but visible 3rd May 2021  15:15  by AndyS

Gridref: SD 94926 02739   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Not able to visit as the pillar is in a farmers field and no-one around to ask if i could approach it. Not comfortable just going up to it. other comments say farmer is approachable, but in the rain storm he was probably by the fire where i should have been :) Reason why the bracket number not logged.


Good condition 9th Apr 2021  21:17  by Murchman

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

trig 1 of an 8 trig night run, nice easy find by a low wall at the edge of the field path

©Murchman


Good condition 3rd Apr 2021  12:05  by The Trudges

FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Spider with original centre cap ©The Trudges
Flush Bracket ©The Trudges
View from spider ©The Trudges
Trig


Good condition 31st Mar 2021  13:20  by robinhood

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

5/8 Permission was readily and kindly given by the owner, I ended up having a lively chat with him about his farm, farming and changes taking place. The trig is easily found up the hill through the farmyard with fine views from it, that Hartshead Tower popping up again. Hough Hill next.


Good condition 30th Jan 2021  00:00  by Axe Edge

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

I started walking the 40 odd mile Oldham Way, previously done a few years back in one day. At the time I was training for something and getting "miles in the legs", hence the south and south west of this trail is very vague. The OW runs below this pillar and it not visible until you scramble up the embankment. It is in vgc and reading the comments afterwards it seems to be in safe hands with the landowners. I am gifting the pillar to the diminishing wildlife in this country, I was so so lucky to see in a week a fox, mountain hare and a barn owl. A hat trick.


Good condition 16th Dec 2020  02:09  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SD 94383 02705   FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 9th Sep 2020  17:24  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SD 94380 02697   FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Permission from the farm. Great views.


Good condition 17th May 2020  09:32  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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

Another 1 bagged for the Covid trigpoint challenge. Thank you folks for getting me to explore my local (often overlooked) area.

©COVID Trig Point Challenge


Good condition 3rd Jan 2020  13:24  by John DCC

Gridref: SD 94377 02706   FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Allowed access from nice Lady at the farm. Small walk up the field

©John DCC
©John DCC


Good condition 1st Jan 2020  15:38  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Permission granted at the farm then up to the pillar

©WuzzerL


Good condition 1st Jan 2020  15:38  by Pritch227

FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

friendly lady granted permission no problem,no sign of dwayne anywhere!!

©Pritch227


Not Logged 21st Oct 2019  03:38  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SD 94377 02692   FB Number: S2785  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10


Good condition 8th Apr 2019  19:41  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SD 94381 02701   FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Asked permission at Kelverlow Farm. Original plug and spider. 360 degree views.


Good condition 24th Mar 2019  16:29  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SD 94383 02696   FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 1st Jul 2018  19:47  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SD 94378 02702   FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walked up from kelvlow Farm. Asked for permission. Surrounded by friendly cows. Good condition. Spider and plug intact.




Good condition 17th Jun 2018  10:04  by bettyb

Gridref: SD 94400 02700   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©bettyb


Good condition 6th May 2018  15:30  by Andy West

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


Good condition 1st May 2017  13:38  by clochandighter

Gridref: SD 94380 02698   FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

HISTORY: Pillar completed 16th April 1940 costing £4.19s.6d. Computed as tertiary triangulation station SD80/T98 in 1945. Levelled for height to Class 1 precision at tertiary standards during 1958. Last maintained by the OS in February 1980. SITE VISIT: Approached from northeast. Parked in Wildmoor Avenue, SD951033. Joined the Oldham Way and followed it to SD945028. From there, climbed embankment and followed perimeter fences until reaching trig. Northerly edge of grazing field. Pillar in good condition. Spider retains original OS centre cap with shallow engraved letters. Flush bracket faces SSE across field, compass measurement 160°. All sight holes open, innards filled with debris. Full 360° panoramic view. Part of a 24 trig stint around the northern outskirts of Manchester.

S2786 - The Rock & selfie.
S2786 - The Rock pillar & FB


Good condition 28th Nov 2016  12:48  by slateloose

Gridref: SD 94300 02700   FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

The high mark is partly for the weather. Walking a 12 miles circular from Greenfield, ask permission at the farm which was readily given. Great view east towards high Pennines.


Good condition 18th Sep 2016  12:12  by Lost Lad

Gridref: SD 94380 02704   FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 12th Apr 2016  11:17  by SJW1960

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


Good condition 5th Mar 2016  16:33  by CJO

Gridref: SD 94379 02707   FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

all intact, heavily tarnished FB

The Rock


Good condition 11th Jul 2015  12:23  by jamiekeighley

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

Parked at farm but walked along edge of big field behind farm.

©jamiekeighley


Good condition 27th Sep 2014  00:00  by rupertal

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

Friendly farmer. Great views.


Good condition 9th Jan 2014  14:50  by PeteBoggs

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

Surprisingly good views

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs


Good condition 8th Dec 2013  14:00  by vegibagger

FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 5th Dec 2013  11:00  by [email protected]

Gridref: SD 94300 02600   FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Oldham Way


Good condition 6th May 2013  13:08  by Malrae

FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

No one in at farm, beautiful day, a hidden gem just outside oldham


Good condition 21st Jul 2012  15:18  by asbown

Gridref: SD 94379 02703   FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

nobody in at farm,if he is reading this he could get me on the way back I suppose


Good condition 10th Mar 2012  15:39  by THE CYCLIST

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

Visible from lane. Permission to visit readily given at farmhouse and easy access. wide all round views.


Good condition 16th Feb 2012  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SD 94379 02707   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 6th Nov 2011  15:24  by painterman61

FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Asked at farm ok given this trig is one of the best condtion ive seen all year good views especialy to hartshead pike original plug roughcast finish not many been to this one only trigpionters

trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
plug ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61
hartshead pike ©painterman61


Good condition 26th Jun 2011  14:24  by tigger4242

FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Asked at the farm and got permission to visit the trig

©tigger4242


Good condition 19th Jun 2011  13:50  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SD 94379 02701   FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Asked at farm and was granted permission,cow's and calf's in field


Good condition 5th Mar 2011  14:02  by Terry L

FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Metal plug [indented letters]. Private. Keverlow Farm. Top of grassy hill just above farmhouse & accessed by kind permission of the people there. Surprisingly rural setting between Ashton-under-Lyne & Oldham, in valley of the Medlock. Lots of quiet lanes, bridleways & horse riders.

The Rock pillar


Good condition 30th Oct 2010  12:48  by Triggers

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

took same approach as Ron P from rocher vale. After scaling near vertical face the trig is only a short hop acros the field out of sight from the farm

The Rock ©Triggers


Unreachable but visible 21st Jun 2010  15:22  by Ron Plasma

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 4/10

Fine time at Park Bridge, but pillar tricky to spot. I ended up scaling the near vertical gorse slopes from Rocher Vale and then didn't have the balls to replace my steps down. (Pillar visible beyond a fence and surrounded by a Pretorian Guard of Jerseys.) Still prompted me to revisit Hartshead Pike for the solstice sunset. Magnificent.


Good condition 18th Oct 2009  12:30  by gansonwheels

FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Visited on circular bike ride from Friezland horse arena, taking in Slack Hall TP. I asked the farmer if I could visit his trig. Good for view of Hartshead Pike. I had forgotten that there were so many old farms and cottages still around on these byways.


Good condition 28th May 2007  15:30  by m0sgb

FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Much better veiws this time even thou it rained later,


Good condition 25th Oct 2006  20:39  by Josho

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

bob trig, near to roughest estate in oldham, nearly got mugged several times on the way there i think. ye pretty porin here and i dropped my camera lead in the feild sumwere too.

The Rock we are not gay


Good condition 5th Sep 2006  15:30  by m0sgb

FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

nice views, did this before geo-caching


Good condition 14th Jul 2006  10:45  by mickandshane

FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

We asked at the farm - no problem. Plug with indented lettering.


Good condition 8th Apr 2006  09:15  by ted

FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Plug intact. Access by kind permission from Keverlow Fm. Extensive urban views. Sunshine and patchwork clouds.

The Rock trig
The Rock trig
The Rock FB
The Rock spider


Good condition 1st Nov 2005  12:20  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

On a field boundary, on modest hill. Access lanes were difficult. Good condition, original plug. Private

The Rock Trig So where's the rock?


Good condition 20th Aug 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

vgc, metal cap shallow letters, S side of wall in pasture, good view, big full moon rising

Montaged by J Rouse ©peregrinus


Good condition 12th May 2005  21:21  by mongoose39uk

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

Not easy to get to this one


Good condition 14th Mar 2005  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

S2786
S2786
S2786


Good condition 13th Jun 2004  07:00  by Trigger

FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 3rd May 2004  16:58  by The Hungry Caterpillars

Gridref: SD 94382 02706   FB Number: S2786  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Asked at the farm for permission to visit as was not on any right of way.Good views.



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