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16th Jun 2023  09:05  by Holmes Chapel u3a walkers

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

By Tim for HCU3A

Weston Pillar

12th Nov 2022  14:34  by Sarah_Clough

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

On 8 trigs ultra. Didn't climb on it this time, a bit vegetated.

Trig ©Sarah_Clough
Plaque ©Sarah_Clough

30th Jul 2022  11:26  by DaveD

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

6 of 8 hiking the Jurassic Coast.

1st May 2022  20:21  by travelnshit

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

11th May 2021  15:55  by Nekyram

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at entrance to ‘Dawes’ house. Took the footpath, after second gate turn right and follow the hedge line. Trig on plinth in hedge with a platform built around it , a memorial plaque set on the side.

25th Apr 2021  16:03  by Paul_S

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25th Apr 2021  16:03  by Paul_S

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25th Apr 2021  16:03  by Anna

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8th Dec 2020  11:45  by Susie B

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

One field in from the SWCP behind a wild flower meadow raised up in a fenced enclosure. Beautiful coastal views nearby.

©Susie B

5th Nov 2020  14:55  by James Carpenter

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

29th Aug 2020  14:09  by Trigger

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

TP6843
TP6843

6th Aug 2020  20:50  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

Gridref: SY 16985 88206   FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

See my entry as Skypaddler

6th Aug 2020  20:50  by Skypaddler

Gridref: SY 16985 88206   FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

I accessed from the north and the FP by Dawes farm. Pillar set in a field boundary, painted white and 'adopted' by the family of and dedicated to Capt Holman who worked with OS.

Weston pillar Painted white and 'adopted'©Skypaddler
Weston bracket ©Skypaddler
Memorial plaque ©Skypaddler

20th Apr 2020  15:30  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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

White pillar, easy to find on top of a thorny hedge 100m from SW Coast Path. Stunning views from the field westward along Jurassic Coast (Weston, Sidmouth and beyond). Lovely quiet spot. Rob H

15th Mar 2020  12:10  by gower lad

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Brisk walk from public car park at top of valley at Lower Weston Farm down to coast, weather improving rapidly. Short stretch of coast path-very mucky, then pillar highly visible in hedge line across field. Stile to field at W end. Build on plinth with FB on S side, just touchable without clambering. Wooden platform well over grown. Plaque intact. Excellent views from field edge of coastline to W. Then dash back to family for visit to Topsham.

15th Oct 2019  11:58  by JohRvs

Gridref: SY 16986 88204   FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

30th May 2019  20:19  by Sarah_Clough

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Solo

Trig ©Sarah_Clough
On it ©Sarah_Clough

27th Mar 2019  13:45  by dugswell2

FB Number: S3926   Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Sunny afternoon and white trig.

24th Oct 2018  15:58  by slateloose

Gridref: SY 16900 88200   FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Managed to park in small lay bye at 166 spot and walked down track to Dawes turning right along the last hedge line towards the trig point. The steps onto the platform are on the northside of the hedge but a gate 10m away gives easy access to that side. Great view along the coast.

21st Jul 2018  10:51  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

As per Jon Glew - Roadside parking at 166m spot height to N. Good path down to the SW CP, veered off W at Dawes, following field bdy to trig. Pillar sits on a high plinth in the hedgerow but has had a platform built round it at base level, with ladder stile on N side to give easy access. Memorial plaque attached for Capt Holman, an ex-OS employee from 1926-48. His family are adoptees and are obviously proud of their ancestor - the pillar also has a reasonably fresh coat of white paint. There are some bramble of the trig platform and beware the barbed wire under the wee ladder as I caught my new blouse on it!

Weston and Mrs TJR ©thejackrustles
Weston the view ©thejackrustles
Weston selfie ©thejackrustles
He came all the way from Oz to stand on a pillar! ©thejackrustles
Weston collage

25th Apr 2018  12:55  by asbown

Gridref: SY 16985 88203   FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

nice walk from the road, very good views.

25th Apr 2018  12:55  by The reluctant trigger

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

24th Mar 2018  11:00  by Milangoc1

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

Little bit off the coast path, just across the field. This trig is definitely worth the visit.

©Milangoc1

24th Feb 2018  13:37  by jonglew

Gridref: SY 16985 88208   FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Roadside parking at 166m spot height to N. Good path down to the SW CP, veered off W at Dawes, following field bdy to trig. Pillar sits on a high plinth in the hedgerow but has had a platform built round it at base level, with ladder stile on N side to give easy access. Memorial plaque attached for Capt Holman, an ex-OS employee from 1926-48. His family are adoptees and are obviously proud of their ancestor - the pillar also has a reasonably fresh coat of white paint although a little gardening is required. Original cap retained, lightly indented lettering. Sight holes not noted. With Carole Engel.

Pillar TP6843©jonglew
Spider TP6843©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP6843©jonglew
Plaque TP6843©jonglew

24th Feb 2018  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SY 16987 88214   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

16th Feb 2018  00:00  by Sarah&Angus

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Lovely views of coast, great walk to the trig and a excellent white "adopted" pillar.

27th Oct 2017  10:27  by evsbaggsy

FB Number: S3826  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

I climbed the wire and crossed the field but as we continued (from Beer towards Sidmouth) there was actually a stile in the corner of the field. This trig shone brightly on the sunny day, a beautiful sight.

6th Jun 2016  14:00  by lejogger

Gridref: SY 16900 88200   FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Taking to the stage

16th Apr 2016  14:17  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: SY 16987 88205   FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Collected on a walk from Seaton to Sidmouth. The field adjacent to the SWCP is fenced off and topped with barbed wire. I climbed over to access the field with pillar. If approaching from the West, there is a (newish) stile giving access to the pillar. An interesting location and plaque.

12th Apr 2015  14:35  by pat29

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Along the coast to Branscombe,

14th Sep 2014  12:33  by dave.johnson

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

Called in today whilst on a Geo trail..

26th Jul 2014  11:30  by gaz_zippy

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Found this trigpoint whilst taking in a multi cache in the area, this was actually one of the waypoints for that geocache. Hopped over the gate then up the fence to the platform on which the trigpoint sits, excellent views from here.

Gpsr at trigpoint ©gaz_zippy
Flush Bracket ©gaz_zippy

25th Feb 2014  11:25  by Steve&Gill

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

3rd Sep 2013  12:21  by postie grum

Gridref: SY 16989 88211   FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Weston Trig

13th Jun 2013  10:07  by Trigger happy

FB Number: 3926  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

31st May 2013  17:19  by rob godrer coed

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Well looked after trig, if only all trigs were in such condition.

22nd May 2013  08:54  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

21st Oct 2012  14:31  by GoldenHaystack

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

How could you miss this one. Now cared for and in excellent condition with a viewing platform constructed around it.

Weston Trig Pillar ©GoldenHaystack

22nd Jul 2012  13:50  by pork_pie_hat

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited while walking from Sturminster Newton, Dorset to South Brent, Devon. Painted white, so readily visible from Coast Path. Scrambled onto the wooden platform to read the plaque. Delightful story.

21st Jul 2012  00:00  by DeniseMc

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

11th Jul 2012  11:00  by LemonTree

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

17th Jun 2012  12:00  by Kelsborrow Wayfinders

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Short diversion while walking the South West Coast Path. Today from Sidmouth to Beer.

Weston S3926
Weston ©Kelsborrow Wayfinders

6th Apr 2012  14:37  by gary&den

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Noticed it walking the coastal path from Seaton to Sidmouth

1st Apr 2011  17:02  by Gingerferret

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Called in here whilst caching along the coast path on the worst day possible - sea mist came in & we couldn't even see the sea. However this was a treat with the little story on the side. The white paint suddenly appeared out of the mist & there it was.

Good Old Grandpa ©Gingerferret

4th Nov 2010  15:30  by Dusty

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Trigpoint
Spider
Flush Bracket
Plaque

20th Jul 2010  14:45  by Marshsand

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Missed it due to thick sea fret in the middle of July!!! but were within yards of it.

23rd Sep 2009  17:36  by Malpas Wanderer

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

First I've seen on so elevated a plinth, quite a climb to check the top plug. Came to collect the info for the Geocache.

20th Sep 2009  00:00  by Tonyht

Gridref: SY 17000 88200   FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy to locate and only a short trespass required to access. Nice views and a nice adoption plaque on the pillar. Obviously cared for. Visited while walking SWCP

16th Aug 2009  14:30  by Cipollini

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Left Mrs C and Junior C's at Donkey Sanctuary Summer Fair for brisk walk down through lovely Weston Combe to beach at Weston Mouth, and then up steep coast path to top of Weston Cliff. White painted TP on overgrown wooden plinth at N edge of first field - complete with herd of bullocks, so skirted round them and didn't linger. Limited views from TP itself but beautiful stretch of coast, and a hot sunny afternoon.

Weston TP ©Cipollini

6th Aug 2009  20:30  by Anthony V

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

Did this whilst Hashing with Otter Valley H3. Done as a detour on the the final long short split after the Regroup and sweety stop. 3 dots and on and very little shiggy. I ll let you try and fathom that lot out. This is is what a trig point should be. Previous visitors have said it all.

20th Jun 2009  16:28  by Phil Kay

Gridref: SY 16988 88213   FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in the car park at Weston village and followed the path from there to the cliff tops. Great views from the cliff. The trig is easily seen on a hedge one field back from the cliff top.

Phil at Weston Trigpoint ©Phil Kay
Inscribed Plate on Weston Trigpoint ©Phil Kay
Clifftop View Looking towards Sidmouth and High Peak in the distance that we visited earlier©Phil Kay

12th Aug 2007  14:00  by martin

Gridref: SY 16985 88206   FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Bagged trig whilst on holiday in Exmouth with my dear wife. Interesting trig but had to climb through nettles to reach timber board walk.Wife took photo.No cows as field was hay. Lovely views from coastal footpath.

28th Aug 2006  11:55  by Shamus

Gridref: SY 16990 88212   FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A nice walk up from the village of Weston.Very easy to find as it is so well looked after.I had to skirt around a herd of cows to get to it.Elv 165m

©Shamus
©Shamus

12th Aug 2006  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, metal cap shallow letters, white, on plinth, hedgebank, wooden platform erected around pillar, meml plaque to former OS man, trig adopted by the family. Edge of arable field next to Stewardship land, stile from coast path, fine stretch of coast altho view from trig less dramatic.

12th Aug 2006  01:45  by Galapagos

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

Trig in excellent condition and the white paint stands out. Views not so good as further along the SWCP

12th Apr 2006  20:15  by FollowMeChaps

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Excellent trig in wonderful location, great views and in magnificent condition - if only they were all like this. Great to see it has been adopted by a family with and OS strory to tell - God bless Capt. Holman. Did trig as part of the Juassic Coast Cache GCMA66 .

What a trig!
White and shining in the distance

13th Oct 2005  15:35  by widget

Gridref: SY 17000 88200   FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Magnificently maintained and whitewashed trig. If approaching from the N turn right just after the house and follow the hedge for 400m. I missed the plaque but enjoyed the views to the W, although the sinking sun didn't help. Widget was up for a fight with the bunch of brown bullocks surrounding the trig, but I kept her on a short lead! nearest nice-looking pub is 'The Fountain Head' in Street to the E.

The TP
The hazy view along the coast to the west
The Fountain Head

29th Sep 2005  11:45  by maurice

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pillar has been painted in recent years and has timber staging surrounding its base (has been adopted)

17th Sep 2005  12:00  by plymplodder

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great views.

©plymplodder

10th Jul 2005  11:50  by Managra

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

I think Mick and Shane have said it all - the only difference being that the sun was really hot when we visited the trig, so we got the wonderful views.

Trigpoint ©Managra
Flush bracket ©Managra

5th Feb 2005  13:30  by Snells Pace

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Did this one while doing nearby geocache

The Metal Plate

22nd Jan 2005  14:15  by mickandshane

FB Number: S3926  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

We walked down the tarmac track to Daw's Weston. The field with the trig in is access land so there is no problem getting to it. The trig has been adopted by the Holman family and bears a plaque which reads - "ADOPTED BY THE FAMILY / IN MEMORY OF / CAPT R D W HOLMAN (RE 1926 - 1948) / WHO ENJOYED 22 YRS WORKING FOR / THE ORDNANCE SURVEY TAKING / THE FAMILY ON PILGRIMAGES TO / WHAT IS AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN AS / GRANDPA'S PILLARS". The trig is painted white with a timber board walk around the plinth. The views would probably have been good but the mist was down. Plug with indented lettering.

8th Jan 2003  14:44  by discjirm

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

This pillar is on the cliffs near Seaton, a few yards away from the SWCP.

Weston trig point. Weston trig point.©discjirm