Logged Visits:

14th Dec 2023  12:41  by satterthwaite

FB Number: S1882  Condition: Toppled  Score: 6/10

30th Sep 2023  09:24  by painterman61

FB Number: S1882  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

Parked in village up on prow then across field trig in mint condition.

Site ©painterman61
Trig ©painterman61
Top ©painterman61
Fb ©painterman61

1st Nov 2022  12:43  by fennwalker

FB Number: S1882  Condition: Toppled  Score: 6/10

At least the FB is visible

At least its been retained Lying on its side in the hedgerow.
Ackleton FB Pointing to the sky and regularly washed by the look of it.

24th Jun 2022  19:50  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SO 77345 98202   FB Number: S1882  Condition: Moved  Score: 6/10

Parked on Folley Road and took the public right of way (PRoW) from there. Left the PRoW at SO 77405 98512, and walked the hedgeline of the field to the north up to SO 77345 98202, where the pillar can be found toppled in the hedge.

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider/Theodolite Mount

31st Dec 2021  00:00  by gasman

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

15th Mar 2021  18:10  by OurUKadventures

FB Number: S1882  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

As before logged that the trig point is on its side and moved from original OS point. Although on its side and weathered, in good condition.

©OurUKadventures
©OurUKadventures
©OurUKadventures

19th Aug 2020  10:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SO 77326 98156   FB Number: S1882  Condition: Moved  Score: 6/10

Long walk around crops Parked in town

20th Dec 2018  14:44  by CJO

Gridref: SO 77344 98215   FB Number: S1882  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

All intact lying on its side in hedge row. The location of bottom bolt visible in its original wooden casing.

Ackleton

24th Sep 2018  10:17  by G1ANQ

FB Number: S1882  Condition: Moved  Score: 4/10

A bit of a bonus Trig. The A4176 was closed so went up road that goes past Golf course and left bike by gate and walked along FP. Trig has been moved to hedge line. Rather a sad Trig. The farmer could have kept it upright.

Flush Bracket
Trig Point lying down

25th Mar 2018  11:00  by paulxtr

FB Number: S1882  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

Parked at start of prow to NW. When the footpath headed SE across the field I kept going S to the hedge line where the recumbent trig resides.

Ackleton ©paulxtr

18th Jan 2018  11:45  by slateloose

Gridref: SO 77300 98200   FB Number: S1882  Condition: Moved  Score: 6/10

Parked near phone box in village and walked along footpath then field boundary to find trig point in hedge line face up to the sky.

5th Jan 2018  16:16  by asbown

Gridref: SO 77342 98203   FB Number: S1822  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

from the telephone exchange, last one for today.

19th Feb 2017  16:30  by Stevo

FB Number: S1882  Condition: Moved  Score: 6/10

What a sorry sight. Still in good condition though. Searched in the field for a while before spotting it in the hedge prostrate. Parked on the corner where the footpaths cross the road. Got to the track and ignored the 'private' signs. Really nice high footpath with good views.

Lying under a blanket

18th Mar 2016  20:45  by stignest

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

moved, toppled, desecrated.. There seems more pillars toppled in these parts than West Shropshire..maybe just a coincidence.. I'd hope the local community maybe rescue ol' 1882 & perhaps find him a spot to see out his days in a more dignified fashion. Farmer John clearly doesnt want folk wandering his hedgerows. Thing is, If it was resited would we still want to visit its original grid ref?

The cheek of it As mentioned previously. some disrespect has been shown. I understand its in the middle of your field but come on, Just replant it somewhere. Maybe by the right of way?
Fb as proof if it were needed Maybe the local village will adopt it some day..
Do you see? Lying recumbent on the horizon our pillar has had better days. The sign can be rotated so you havent seen it...

19th Nov 2015  11:14  by Garth Fenton

Gridref: SO 77345 98202   FB Number: S1882  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

Pillar now moved to the hedge line to the north. lying on it's side the flush plate uppermost. note new position

13th Aug 2013  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SO 77311 98160   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Very difficult approach from FP to East - crops (spuds) even on path

27th Aug 2012  16:30  by heavyhorses

FB Number: S1882  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked at SO770986 and down RoW by Telephone Exchange.

23rd Jun 2012  11:50  by yukin61

FB Number: S1882  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

1 of 3 today!

the pillar
north from TP0785
east from TP0785
south from TP0785
west from TP0785

28th Mar 2012  12:37  by longmyndhiker

FB Number: S1882  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

No signs or indeed sign of anybody as I approach from the village and around the fields from the north. Only had to step maybe 40 yards across the crop. Lovely day for it...

8th Oct 2011  11:40  by arranc

Gridref: SO 77312 98160   FB Number: S1882  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

9th Aug 2011  17:19  by RichardL

Gridref: SO 77330 98160   FB Number: S1882  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

No rights of way close by, and a sign to suggest the landowner would prefer to keep walkers away. Sometimes you just have to feign short-sightedness.

5th Aug 2011  08:30  by Razz

FB Number: S1882  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Logged while working in the field!

15th Jul 2011  08:22  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S1882  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Picking off a few pillars I've missed. Left bike by telephone box in village and set off along adjacent public footpath. At far end of rape crop, turned right off path and followed hedge to pillar. In corner of following field. Not sure if it is wheat or poppies the farmer is growing! Used the usual tractor tracks for the last few yards.

21st Sep 2010  12:18  by Phil Clayton

FB Number: S1882  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Cycled from W'ton and walked up fp then round edge of field.

23rd Jan 2010  11:00  by bluebeard

FB Number: S1882  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

29th Dec 2005  11:22  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SO 77320 98150   FB Number: S1882  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Middle of arable field,a few GOML signs around and visible from houses but no real problem.In good condition.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

2nd Jan 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S1882  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc, metal cap deep letters, setaside

S1882 fb ©peregrinus
S1882 top ©peregrinus
S1882 trig ©peregrinus

4th Oct 2001  14:24  by fasgadh

Gridref: SO 77338 98170   FB Number: 1882  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Still white painted and very prominant from the nearby road, this pillar was in the middle of a stubble field.