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25th Jul 2023  00:00  by StewB

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

Third trig of a seven trig 'bag'' East to West from Dundraw...Parked roadside on the grass close to the hedge at GR 146 457 & post short road walk West decided on a no-messing, direct 'assault' in 'fighting' my way thro' the hedge 'in-line' with the cross hedge 'housing' the trig. Thro' the hedge & seemingly having come 'out on top' in the 'battle', not completely unscathed mind for when I took off my gloves I had sustained some superficial scratches to the hands. A short way up I located the trig engrossed in foliage, so much so that a walk around it was impossible. Second best, I was satisfied in standing on top looking down most satisfyingly tantalisimg the herd of cows that had stopped me from entering the field pre-hedge clamber. Not really 'fancying' my chances at a coupl'a extra rounds wit the 'heavyweight' hedge, in departing I 'made' a diagonal crossing of the field to the left in hope of a gate. I couldn't see one but sure enough there it was in the corner hidden somewhat by the hedge. OMG that gate was akin to reaching out for the ropes in the corner at the 'ding ding' signifying end of round...Half-wish i'd have sought out the gate before my 'hedgey' encounter, only half-wished since, having 'broken-thro' it, it was oh so satisfying...Stew B must have a sadistic streak since he actually likes the challenge of the 'Hedge Trig'!

4th Jul 2023  15:14  by Mark-UKUS

FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Second bag of the day and another hedge pillar. Having read that the FB faced west I parked up by the gate to the field to the west of the TP. Went through gate and walked through the grassy field to try and locate the pillar. Needed the OS App to home in on it as it was hard to spot. Pillar is set back behind a barbed wire fence and all sorts of prickly flora had to be cut away with secateurs just to get a view of the FB. Once the way was clear I just managed to lean over the fence to touch the pillar. Photo taken, onto the next TP....

©Mark-UKUS

8th Feb 2023  16:50  by G4VFL

FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

WAB activation

5th Aug 2022  14:09  by SotonNick80

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

Trig is in a hedge between two fields. Parked by gate to field on the NE side of the trig. Not able to see FB as it is on the opposite side. Views pretty good.

5th Feb 2022  16:24  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

The trig is on the west side of the fence, so had to scale another barbed wire fence to get to it.

31st Dec 2021  09:36  by Sandgrownun

Gridref: NY 14492 45670   FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked in gateway and followed hedge line around muddy field to pillar. From the side I was looking at pillar looks in good nick, gorse starting to take over again so couldn't climb in to confirm if OS plug is still in situ. My first and last new pillar visited this year!!

Whin Bank Pillar
Whin Bank Flush bracket

19th Jun 2021  11:07  by tigger4242

FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

In the hedge

©tigger4242

23rd May 2021  06:13  by vegibagger

FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Close on South side of road

FB ©vegibagger
Trig ©vegibagger
Top 'face' ©vegibagger
Cap ©vegibagger

31st Oct 2020  11:24  by dal

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

A short walk over a very soggy field from the gate.

9th Jun 2019  14:18  by asbown

FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Quick nip from gate.

9th Jun 2019  14:18  by The reluctant trigger

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

18th Apr 2018  12:50  by Andy West

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

26th Mar 2018  18:30  by Dusty

FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pillar
Spider
Flush Bracket

14th Dec 2017  14:45  by jonglew

Gridref: NY 14493 45675   FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at a field gate 80m or so NE along minor road from pillar. Muddy cattle pasture. Pillar sits on a raised field boundary between b/w stock fencing and is being consumed by gorse, thorn and bramble. Cut back some of it to get a FB shot - FB faces SW, I'd approached from the NE. Original top cap retained, indented lettering; rear sight hole open, RHS plug degrading. Extensive views.

Pillar - as it presented itself TP6866©jonglew
After some tidying up TP6866©jonglew
Spider TP6866©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP6866©jonglew

10th Nov 2017  10:21  by slateloose

Gridref: NY 14400 45600   FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Difficult to view trig point on high bank and in gorse. Protected by fencing and barb wire.

8th Aug 2017  18:30  by weekender

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

11th Nov 2016  12:40  by Moacky

FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Simple find across field, climbed fence to view FB.

6th Aug 2016  16:49  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 2/10

Visited with P61 on 24 Trig day out.

Approach
Trig
Flush Bracket

31st Jul 2016  16:49  by painterman61

FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

easy parking trig in gorse short walk

Trig ©painterman61
Fb ©painterman61
Approach ©painterman61

30th Apr 2016  14:00  by Borderer

FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Positioned high up on a bank (could be in Devon) protected by new stock fencing and gorse. Had to walk along the road and through the field then retrace my steps and do the same in the next field. Luckily both fields empty.

©Borderer

17th Aug 2014  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NY 14491 45668   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

3rd Aug 2014  14:15  by paulxtr

FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Whin Bank ©paulxtr

22nd Oct 2013  13:55  by sheepsocks

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

yet another trig in a gorse hedge. Appropriately named.

11th Apr 2013  12:25  by ocean soul

FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Over one gate then short walk to trig ...

21st Jul 2012  13:38  by CJO

Gridref: NY 14489 45670   FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Located on stone dyke/hedge on a field boundary. Just as we got back to the car farmer and dogs appeared on road with flock of sheep.

S5770

22nd Apr 2012  15:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: NY 14490 45669   FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Short walk easy parking at gate

10th Apr 2012  18:53  by PeteBoggs

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

Another trig buried in gorse

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs

14th Jul 2011  17:10  by jlc

Gridref: 54 47910 00319   FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

9th Apr 2011  19:41  by Border Peat

Gridref: NY 14494 45664   FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Handy gate into field trig in!!!!!!!you know, a gorse hedge S5770©Border Peat

22nd Oct 2010  13:02  by Marramintar

Gridref: NY 14500 45600   FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

In hedge, would rather call it Whin Rigg personally, center present

Whin Rigg Whin Rigg Trig

19th May 2010  14:55  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: NY 14993 45667   FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

4/7 Parked at a convenient pull in by a gate with "Bull in field" notice. Fortunately, bully was not at home today.Yet another trig between two barbed wire fences. Average views.

6th Apr 2010  15:33  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

13th Jun 2009  18:25  by coinea

Gridref: NY 14492 45672   FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

13th Jun 2009  18:24  by clochandighter

Gridref: NY 14492 45670   FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

HISTORY: Pillar built in November 1949 costing £12.7s.0d. Computed as tertiary triangulation station NY11/T66 in 1952. Levelled for height in 1971. Last maintained by the OS in March 1977. SITE VISIT: This station is appropriately named as the column stands on a `whin bank`. Pillar and FB initially part hidden by gorse. Pillar in good condition. Spider retains OS centre cap with deep indented letters. Flush bracket faces southwest, ~233°. Vented through NE sight hole.

S5770 - Whin Bank pillar & FB
S5770 - Whin Bank & GRP

24th May 2008  10:35  by Bergfuehrer

FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Cumberland. Plug with indented lettering.

22nd May 2008  16:04  by SlainteJimmy

FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Neatly positioned high on the field boundary, protected by barbed wire with a good view. Only the East sight open.

Whin Bank ..prickly field boundary.

10th Mar 2007  14:24  by Hartryggers

Gridref: NY 14500 45700   FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

On a bank close to the road

21st Oct 2006  13:00  by chrisbombington

Gridref: NY 14500 45700   FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

easy access near to road

Trig with inserts FB & Top

7th Aug 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

vgc, metal cap deep letters, in hedge 20m S of road, nice view

Montaged by Jon Rouse ©peregrinus

22nd Mar 2005  13:30  by mickandshane

FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

On the top of a hedge bank close to the road. Plug with indented lettering.

16th Mar 2004  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

S5770
S5770
S5770

18th Sep 2003  17:30  by Isosceles

FB Number: S5770  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

©Isosceles