Logged Visits:

17th Apr 2024  13:20  by Nekyram

FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked roadside and entered field to view trig . Easy find , can be seen from road.

17th Mar 2024  10:30  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SP 85120 98887   FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider
Pillar

20th Jan 2024  14:01  by DaveD

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

2/5 with Debi.

1st Jan 2024  14:20  by rupertal

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

Visible from road. Through gate, an easy bag.

19th Aug 2023  14:50  by Earby Rambler

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

Visited whilst on day out with Painterman61.

Pillar

19th Aug 2023  14:50  by painterman61

FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Revisit

Trig ©painterman61

22nd Jul 2023  16:21  by The Trudges

FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Easy roadside bag, Parked at gate to the old reservoir pillar straight in front of you. Trig in great condition with all its metal work. No real views and not in the best location but scored it high because it’s a primary

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

22nd Jul 2023  16:19  by MickSan

FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Done with trudge Tracey

15th Jul 2023  11:04  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Just over a mile east of the Rutland county boundary along the B664, visible from road on north side inside a field with a notice saying reservoir for sale. Missed it on first pass as traffic about. Straightforward pull over and through gate into grassy field. Views of vans parked up about 150 metres to north. Trough just to east of pillar with green weeds in the water. Spider and cap in place.

Uppingham Flush plate
Uppingham North
Uppingham South west showing spider and cap
Uppingham South towards road
Uppingham South west showing pillar and water trough

2nd Apr 2023  12:00  by praenterprise

FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Quick roadside bag on my way back from running the Rutland Spring Half Marathon. All good, no change since my last visit.

12th Nov 2022  16:13  by praenterprise

FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

There's a bit of work going on here lately including the removal of a roadside hedge and upgraded farm track which has moved from the right to the left hand side of the pillar. Pillar has been scrapped probably during these works, but otherwise intact and no change.

©praenterprise
©praenterprise
Before and after track change comparison ©praenterprise

6th Aug 2022  15:55  by painterman61

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

Easy bag trig in vgc not much of a view

Trig ©painterman61
Top ©painterman61
Fb ©painterman61

12th Jun 2022  11:47  by eon

Gridref: SP 85124 98895   FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

(2597) Parked at farm entrance, and asked about visiting the pillar. The guy was totally agreeable and happy for me to visit. Said the field remains his, but someone lives in the old bunker now. He said to ignore him if challenged! Pillar visible from the roadside, and just a gate to climb to get a closer look. All good, and still retaining its original centre cap - lightly indented lettering. Pillar history: Built on the 17th of May 1938, at a cost of £2 10s 6d. Last maintained by the OS in May of 1984.

Uppingham ©eon
Pillar ©eon
Top ©eon
Top - detail ©eon
FB S2086 ©eon

28th Mar 2022  09:22  by WanderingSal

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

3rd Jan 2022  11:29  by Catredgym

Gridref: SP 85120 98887   FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Another roadside bag!

The pillar
Flush bracket

8th Oct 2021  15:58  by coinea

Gridref: SP 85119 98895   FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

With jonglew and thejackrustles

S2086 Uppingham

8th Oct 2021  15:57  by jonglew

Gridref: SP 85121 98891   FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parking opposite field gate, pillar sits just into the field. Original centre cap retained, lightly indented lettering; all sight holes open. No views.

Flush Bracket TP6668©jonglew
Pillar TP6668©jonglew
Spider TP6668©jonglew

8th Oct 2021  15:55  by thejackrustles

Gridref: SP 85121 98891   FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

With jonglew and coinea. Sign on gate now all worn off. Trig looks like it's had some work done around it. Parking opposite field gate, pillar sits just into the field. Original centre cap retained, lightly indented lettering; all sight holes open. No views.

Uppingham gate and worn sign ©thejackrustles
Uppingham collage ©thejackrustles

29th Mar 2021  14:20  by praenterprise

FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

None of the warning notices reported by my predecessors were visible today, but I was still quick. A very easy hop-over-the-gate, but pillar can easily be seen from the gateway. Can also be glimpsed from the road if the hedge is not in leaf. No views as curtailed by hedgerows.

The pillar©praenterprise
View from gate©praenterprise

12th Mar 2021  12:12  by brigstock dolphins

Gridref: SP 85121 98881   FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

2nd Oct 2020  18:02  by MC4334

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

9th Jan 2020  13:04  by slateloose

Gridref: SP 85100 98800   FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Took photos from gate, didn't enter too many warning notices.

22nd Sep 2019  17:15  by Andy West

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

16th Apr 2019  19:22  by Trig Trio

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

Visible from gateway. Plenty of signs warning about speed of disease. Decided not to enter out of respect of landowner. Didn’t fancy that challenge.

18th Feb 2019  00:00  by dogwalking

Gridref: SP 85120 98887   FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

read all the notices then over gate to the pillar back over gate then farmer drove by very slowly and gave me a long stare but did not stop

1st Feb 2019  15:25  by hal-an-tow

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

I was driving along the road and out of the corner of my eye registered a familiar shape through the hedge ... seemed rude not to stop and have a look. I didn't go over the gate for a close look as the many signs on it suggest the farmer does not welcome random visitors. Photos taken and I moved on. Would never have noticed this when the hedge is in leaf.

Gate notices The reason why I didn't approach any closer.©hal-an-tow
Pillar ©hal-an-tow
Wide angle view from gate ©hal-an-tow

2nd Jun 2018  18:47  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

©WuzzerL

2nd Jun 2018  18:47  by Pritch227

FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

almost roadside!quick nip over the gate,the pillar is on the edge of the field so no need to touch the grass.plenty of notices on gate regarding spread of diseases

©Pritch227

28th Sep 2016  12:29  by blackboot29

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

12th Jun 2016  11:58  by CJO

Gridref: SP 85116 98885   FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

All intact.

Uppingham

16th Feb 2016  10:51  by sven

FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy to find and parkable. Entry into field by a gate. Pillar is in another compound. You may get spotted by the landowner and he will challenge you; I was. He doesn' t mind but wishes that people would bear in mind that they could introduce disease on their shoes which affect his sheep. It is his living; I did sympathise. I asked what he would like to happen, he replied that triggers should walk up to the farm, ask, and he would require them to disinfect their shoes. It's a big ask. The meteorological station nearby is really a legacy of the Cold War as a former nuclear bunker.

Pillar in enclosure with mobile phone mast in background

17th May 2015  11:37  by tasmod G4NQX

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

Within a field in a field. Met the landowner who says the outer grass area is public access. Interesting tale from him regarding the ROC WW2 bunker at other end of the field. Seems it's a male 'dogging' site !!!! Interesting antics on summer evenings !!!

10th May 2015  12:30  by Come on boots, lets go

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

Met the farmer. He is very wary of strangers.

19th Apr 2014  10:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SP 85120 98887   FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Just in field over gate

17th Aug 2013  15:05  by dal

FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Vgc. Just in fenced off area. Cap intact.

10th Jan 2013  09:50  by wrose

Gridref: SP 85122 98892   FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Joint visit with Carole. The pillar is in a field to the north of Stockeston Lane and easy roadside parking is available. Access to the field is through a gate just to the west of the pillar. A second field has been created by fencing and whilst the pillar is beyond it, it can still be touched and reached without crossing this fence. it is in good condition and still retains an original metal indented lettered plug. Nothing really to commend the location other than the pillar still being there.

S2086 Uppingham Pillar.
S2086 Uppingham Flush Bracket.
S2086 Uppingham Plug.

10th Jan 2013  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SP 85122 98891   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

16th Jan 2012  16:25  by KevP

FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy acccess. Went theough gate and reached over wire fence to touch trig. FB on a visible side. Attempted to visit this trig last December but couldn't find it. Realised later after looking on Google Streetview where the trig is visible, that I had been looking in the adjacent/wrong field.

View of trig from wire fence Looking down on trig from fence.

15th Aug 2011  13:00  by lejogger

Gridref: SP 85100 98800   FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Not keeping the best company

8th Aug 2011  11:10  by Bourne

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 6/10

Viewed from the road

18th Apr 2011  10:43  by Brisey

Gridref: SP 85124 98889   FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A hop over a gate into the adjacent field. A not a very interesting spot and it looks as though future visitors will have another fence to cope with as posts have been laid out for a fence on the side of the pillar facing the road.

6th Jan 2011  13:21  by trig-man

Gridref: SP 85119 98894   FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

5th Sep 2009  12:15  by Monkeycopter

FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

In an overgrown field, next to some geese.

5th Sep 2009  12:10  by BILLY COO

FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

UPPINGHAM FLUSH BRACKET ©BILLY COO
UPPINGHAM TRIGPOINT ©BILLY COO

14th Jun 2009  06:55  by Cipollini

FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Quick climb over gate - TP by cattle trough in unmowed area of grass at S edge of field. Original plug. Noisy geese from next door but not a very exciting location.

Uppingham TP ©Cipollini

2nd Jun 2009  16:00  by RoPeHe

Gridref: SP 85119 98896   FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pillar in good condition, complete with all metalwork. All sightholes open. Views negligible - too many hedges and trees. Haymaking in progress in the field today - nice old tractor in use! Triangulation observations to and from this station were presumably made using a Steel Tower.

31st May 2009  13:30  by Dart More

Gridref: SP 85118 98909   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Uninspiring location - gate has been replaced since previous logs ,but little to see despite being a hot clear day. Pillar itself is fine

11th Apr 2009  16:00  by ocean soul

FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy roadside trig.

20th May 2008  16:30  by gowrie

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

1st Jan 2008  12:30  by DanTrig

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

Trigbagging sometime early 2008 or late 2007, bagged Stockerston trig on same day.

22nd Dec 2007  15:30  by Father Ted

FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

The gate is in such poor condition now that I could step over it and walk up to the trig. Not a very exciting one.

30th Nov 2007  13:45  by asbown

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

nothing much to add to those below

5th Aug 2007  15:06  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

5th Apr 2007  13:20  by rhayader_wanderer

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

parking in gateway and a short hop over into the paddock.

22nd Aug 2006  13:51  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Located just inside field. Access via gate by telegraph pole.

Uppingham Trig Point ©Bridgeman
Uppingham Trig Point FB ©Bridgeman

2nd Oct 2005  15:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

The cows were at the far end of the field and didn't see us. Not a very impressive spot for a primary. Plug with indented lettering.

24th Sep 2005  15:05  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SP 85100 98900   FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Guarded by cattle ,had to distract and return for flush!

6th Mar 2004  21:52  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

old log

2nd Nov 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

in pasture N side of rd, VGC, metal cap, +/- no view

4th May 1983  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S2086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

White pillar beside water trough in pasture on King's Hill beside B664 on land owned by SOAR Division of Severn-Trent Water Authority (previously Leicestershire Water Board).