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14th Feb 2024  13:24  by StewB

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Having 'knocked-off' eight trigs Wednesday gone, a six trig 'assault' today brings closure in just two 'runs' to the Cannock Chase & Chasewater (Stafford, Rugeley & Cannock) OS map 244 ...Wolgarston, The Butts, Brocton Field, Acton Trussell, Grindley & Sandonbank. For Wolgarston parked on-road aside the Quarry Heath road sign pulled-in tight to the side GR 93992 13885 & short road walking West along the B5012 slithered snake-like thro'a small hole in the hedge at ground level in-line with the trig. The trig, an ugly plinth affair 'bore' no flush bracket but did have about its base a benchmark. For The Butts & Brocton Field car-park parked at Chase Road Corner GR 98011 17571 & followed paths & tracks first up onto The Butts then on the way back diverting off to the Brocton Field trig & glacial boulder. What's the boulders 'mounting' about? how bizzare...perhaps it ought be done with the Norbar Erratics! Combining the two, the walk 'covered' by 4670 steps over 2.8 miles took about one hour & twenty minutes. For Acton Trussell parked 'off-road' in front of the Bednall sign 'housed' behind a fenced-off water supply installation compound GR 94472 17975 & crossing the road accessed the field via an un-hedged area. Keeping to the field edges 'made' for the wooded area from which an easy cross-field trek provided access to the trig. For Grindley parked off-road to the right of a cafe access entrance on the A518 GR 02822 29214 & crossing the road accessed the side-road leading to Grindley. 'Jumping' the first gate on the right 'made' for a diagonal South-Westerly approach 'jumping' a few more gates en-route before reaching the trig. For Sandonbank please see logging under that heading. Out at 06:00 & back home post a 169.5 mile 'round' trip from Salford, Manchester at 14:00. A relatively hastle-free eight hour outing the only real difficulty encountered being with respect to locating the 'moved' Sandonbank trig. Surprisingly in driving between trigs there were no nasty, narrow, rutted & pot-holed central reservationed with grass lanes to contend with. Three of todays trigs were plinthed with two painted white...Ugly affars & both dislikes of mine! Onto the Shrewsbury (Wem, Shawbury & Baschurch) OS map 241 next.

28th Jan 2024  16:32  by Forgetmeknot

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Losing the light for the day and couldn't see a way into the field so took photos from the roadside. Looks in good condition and with a base plinth as well, slightly different.

13th Jan 2023  12:46  by dadu 13

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I couldn't see a way into the field so observed from the footpath, looks in good condition.

31st Oct 2022  16:54  by THE CYCLIST

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passing for the 2nd consecutive day

30th Oct 2022  20:39  by THE CYCLIST

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actually been to pillar twice, so just viewed from the road in passing.

14th Aug 2022  19:20  by THE CYCLIST

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6th Aug 2022  20:57  by THE CYCLIST

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22nd Jun 2022  17:43  by THE CYCLIST

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3rd log. As the hedge has been very recently cut I could see this from the road in passing. not minded to get into field again for a proper visit.

18th Oct 2021  02:48  by chloeb707

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18th Oct 2021  02:48  by chloeb707

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18th Oct 2021  02:48  by chloeb707

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18th Aug 2021  19:30  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SJ 93764 13907   FB Number: NO FB  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Parked on Quarry Heath. On Cannock Road, climbed over a fence into the field to the east of the trig field. Then crawled under an electric fence into the field where the pillar is located. Very unusual pillar, in that it has no flush bracket. Instead, it has a rivet benchmark on the plinth. The top of the pillar is rather cracked

Pillar
Spider/Theodolite Mount
Rivet Benchmark
Pillar

17th Jun 2021  20:25  by MPD

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21st May 2020  18:07  by THE CYCLIST

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re-visit. Gate in to field opposite entrance to school. Similar to normal Hotine, but without measuring, the corner chamfers look larger and the spider is of a different design. The sight holes extend beyond the pillar faces as metal tubes.

1st Dec 2019  12:45  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: NO FB  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

What a uniquely odd pillar this is, and Fasgadh's description of all those years ago (2004) still holds good. I've certainly never seen a pillar without an FB number. Easily enough to reach; over the gate opposite the Leisure Centre, turn right, and a few hundred yards onwards there it is standing proudly in its difference.

21st Sep 2019  18:34  by Pritch227

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easily viewed from the road,the access gate is across from the school

©Pritch227

21st Sep 2019  18:30  by WuzzerL

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one strange pillar!

©WuzzerL

9th Sep 2019  18:25  by Alancache

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Viewing it from the road was close enough for me.

The Pillar

25th Aug 2019  15:48  by petevenkman

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©petevenkman

4th Aug 2019  20:50  by Earby Rambler

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Visited with P61,14th & last 1 of the day. Rivet on OS Database logged on BMD.

Approach
Trig
Rivet
Centre Bolt

4th Aug 2019  20:50  by painterman61

FB Number: NONE  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Quirky one like it has rivet bm as well

trig ©painterman61

28th Sep 2018  11:53  by orlando rat

Gridref: SJ 93764 13907   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

I negotiated one gate, two electric fences and copious cowpats (but no cows) to get to the pillar. Interesting as no FB and stand-out sight holes.

Wolgarston

1st May 2018  11:30  by chrism

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30th Dec 2017  13:45  by rupertal

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9th May 2017  16:47  by Griefmiester

Gridref: SJ 93756 13885   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

parking in the sports complex opposite then along the road, viewed from road looks to be good,

23rd Apr 2016  11:30  by Tonyht

Gridref: SJ 93760 13920   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

It is always interesting to see something different. Every things else that needs saying, has been said

28th Aug 2015  10:52  by CJO

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cbm rivet on plinth. non OS hotine type pillar. No FB, small spider with concrete plug

Wolgarston non standard spider
Wolgarston rivet for height datum

21st Aug 2015  12:45  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SJ 93764 13907   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

No FB in field with bull and electric fence

16th Aug 2015  11:22  by RichardM

Gridref: SJ 93766 13910   FB Number: NONE  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

An unusally slender pillar with small spider and protruding site tubes in base. In grassy field accessed from gate opposite Liesure Centre entrance. The single wire electric fence is still there. Good views E to Cannock Chase. Warm sunshine, scattered cumulus in blue skies.

16th Aug 2015  11:20  by DeniseMc

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19th May 2015  00:00  by gasman

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18th Dec 2014  10:27  by Garth Fenton

Gridref: SJ 93761 13912   FB Number: NONE  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked on the verge opposite the school, walked up the road to the gate, over the gate and up to the pillar

23rd Mar 2014  12:02  by tomytucker

Gridref: SJ 93700 13900   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

3rd trig today the farmer sead the coalboard ad put this one in when he eas a boy 1945 we ad a good chat for about fifteen minits,

23rd Mar 2014  12:02  by rams

Gridref: SJ 93700 13900   FB Number: SJ82/  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

wolgarston

31st Mar 2013  13:15  by yukin61

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parked in entrance to school on the south side of cannock road (sunday so gates closed), climbed the gate almost opposite on the other side of the road and followed the hedgerow to the right. pillar is around 200m along - be prepared to duck under an electric fence about half way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7w_KgmHFcg

Pillar
Pillar
north from TP7021
east from TP7021
south from TP7021
west from TP7021

29th Sep 2012  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SJ 93864 13911   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Gate into field SJ936139 and parking in school entrance opposite

20th Sep 2012  12:58  by slateloose

Gridref: SJ 93700 13900   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked in sport hall on other side of road,gate into field opposite car park entrance.

22nd Mar 2012  11:57  by RichardL

Gridref: SJ 93765 13912   FB Number: NONE  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Access is actually quite easy via a gate a couple of hundred yards back along the main road towards Penkridge. Beware the electric fence in the pasture though...

18th Oct 2011  13:51  by tigger4242

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Easy to see from the road. No access

©tigger4242

12th Oct 2010  11:32  by Analoguesat

Gridref: SJ 93765 13896   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Ive been along the Cannock-Penkridge road past this one dozens of times in the past, but didnt know it was here until I started using this site :-) Theres safe parking a couple of hundred yards to the east at the junction of two minor roads. No obvious gaps in the hedge but as its only 20 yards from the road, there no fb plate to look at & it can easily be seen over the hedge its no great loss.

7th Jun 2010  15:45  by sven

Gridref: SJ 93760 13900   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Gap in hedge is via an elderflower shrub if you are prepared to squirm down from the path and climb over a barbedwire fence. Condition and unusual nature good. Not marked on current 1:50000 OS sheet but is on the OS 1:50000 MemoryMap software map.

Unusual in every way

1st May 2010  13:30  by desperate dan

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28th Aug 2009  07:34  by SlainteJimmy

Gridref: SJ 93767 13905   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A real Curiosity... The tiny cap is filled, all sights openly protruding by pipe. Sat on a huge square base with no flush bracket on the slightly octagonal pillar. My only addition to all previous logs is the benchmark and bolt combo on the roadside step of the base. Nettled en route over the woodwork, limboed the electric fence to neighbouring field then crawled scratchily thro the hawthorn to exit roadside.

Wolgarston ...a curiosity, to be sure!

4th Jan 2009  11:30  by Father Ted

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Parked in the leisure centre to the west. Strode back along pavement and then crawled on stomach through hole in hedge to get to see this unusual example. Like the way the pipes come out of the holes at the bottom.

1st Jan 2009  14:00  by ocean soul

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Quick look from the road.Could not find gap in hedge and could not be bothered to find another way as there is no flush bracket.

20th Nov 2008  14:30  by dal

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27th Aug 2008  11:10  by asbown

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just a quick look from the road as i failed to locate gap in hedge.

25th Feb 2008  14:45  by CURRYSCRIM

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Are there many Trig Points without a Flush bracket number? It's the first one for me. I parked on a bridle path just east of the TP. Fortunately there is a convenient roadside gap in an impressive hawthorn hedge.

11th Oct 2007  15:51  by THE CYCLIST

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29th Oct 2006  23:22  by rjlinney

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Very close to my house - pass it frequently!

28th Jun 2006  12:10  by Lathama

FB Number: NONE  Condition: Good  Score: 2/10

As everyone else has said, this is an oddity. Lovely condition with no flush bracket and a strange spider. Huge concrete base exposed all round. Nicely white painted although rather muddy! Clearly visible from the road and gap in the hedge allowed access [watch barbed wire!].

13th Mar 2006  16:58  by sky high boys

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16th Oct 2005  14:30  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SK 93700 13900   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Having noted earlier logs think most has been said by Fasgadh.Must confess to being too lazy to locate gap in hedge in search of non existent flush,so pic from roadside.

©Glaslyn

3rd Feb 2005  16:35  by rhayader_wanderer

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It is an odd one isn't it and boy is that gap in an otherwise well kept hawthorn hedge welcomed I was just thinking that this would be a how can I get there session

16th Jan 2005  12:30  by mickandshane

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Fasgadh description about the oddity of this trig pretty well sums it up. It is listed on the 1994 list of trigs from the OS. The small diameter spider looks the right size to take a standard theodolite. We parked at the entrance to the leisure centre and I hopped over a gap in the hedge where there was a bit of timber fencing. Concrete plug.

4th Jul 2004  10:00  by Phil Clayton

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15th Jun 2004  18:05  by Trigger

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25th May 2004  13:00  by Deego

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Was not expecting to find this. (and must up date the info in my palm) Its not shown on any of the maps but according to Trigonomy it was built by NCB and used by the OS. and has no FB. beaten to it by fasgadh again :o)

©Deego

19th May 2004  12:00  by Seasider

FB Number: NONE  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

23/24 for the day. Another drive by trig. But NOT just a regular trig!!

22nd Apr 2004  12:00  by Keith Stevens

Gridref: SJ 93763 13906   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

OS Map says this is not there, but it WAS there. Farmer claims that the trig was erected by National Coal Board and used for surveying when deep mining.There was no plate on it, and no recess where a plate might have been. Farmer was very proud of it. Painted white. Private land

Wolgarston trig National Coal Board Trig, no flush braket©Keith Stevens

16th Jan 2004  18:00  by fasgadh

Gridref: SJ 93799 13926   FB Number: NONE  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

An oddity: 1) its not on the maps, 2) its got no flush bracket, 3) the sighting hole tubes protrude, 4) The spider is non standard with a very small diameter plug, filled with concrete, 5) The hooks have no wells. 6) its still painted, 7)Octaganal section, corners "planed off". Shocked to see it as its not on the map. On a very substantial base. As its non standard, I wondered about local engineering - the likely candidate is the nearby M6.

Wolgarston - the weirdo. Note the non standard features.©fasgadh
Wolgarston. The spider.©fasgadh
Wolgarston Protruding sighting holes and the base.©fasgadh

2nd Jan 2004  12:00  by peregrinus

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white, on large conc block, NCB built, standard shape but vertical shrinkage cracks, different spider, smaller centre, hole plugged ?resin, drain pipes near base stand proud, in pasture just N of hedge

2nd Jan 2004  12:00  by peregrinus

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

white, on large conc block, NCB built, standard shape but vertical shrinkage cracks, different spider, smaller centre, hole plugged ?resin, drain pipes near base stand proud, in pasture just N of hedge

2nd Jan 2004  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: NONE  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

white, on large conc block, NCB built, no FB, standardish shape but vertical shrinkage cracks, different spider, smaller centre, hole plugged ?resin, drain pipes near base stand proud, in pasture just N of hedge