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TP0978 - Baldslow
 
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Grid reference :
Type :
Condition :
Good Good condition
Flush Bracket :
S5286
OSGB36 Station :
TQ53/T54
Current use :
none
Historic use :
T:UK waypoint :
TP0978
County :
East Sussex
Nearest town :
HASTINGS

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
BaldslowTQ53/T54TQ53T054579957.05112920.60138.9434PILLAR01/06/1951101/06/1972N0

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There are 45 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 7326th with 111 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 5.31/10 (from 45 logged visits)
Was First logged: 16th Mar 2003
Was Last found intact: 16th Apr 2023
Was Last logged: 12th Mar 2024

Of the 45 logged visits,
14 recorded a location and of these....

All were within 60m
The average error was 17m
1 was exact

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Selection of photos for this Pillar.

TP0978
By Trigger
TP0978
By Trigger
Baldslow Trig S5286
By Mick Worsfold
Baldslow Trig TP0798
By Mick Worsfold

©Pritch227

©SurveyorCat
See 39 more in the album.

Logged Visits:

Unreachable but visible 12th Mar 2024  17:24  by Trigger

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

TP0978
TP0978


Inaccessible 13th Aug 2023  07:43  by Maryjdavies

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Inaccessible  Score: 1/10

Building site, may no longer be there


Good condition 16th Apr 2023  14:00  by jedthehumanoid

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

Behind fence with cctv cameras


Good condition 8th Feb 2023  11:15  by Mick Worsfold

Gridref: TQ 79900 12900   FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

The previous visitor (Pritch227) commented on the possiblity of its development and this has started. The site security officer kindly gave me access to the trig, he also told me that it was in the development plans for it to remain. He and some of the builders were interested in its origins and use, so we had a good chat about it!

Baldslow Trig TP0798 Fenced in due to development of the site
Baldslow Trig S5286 Struggled through the fence!
TP0978 Confined to barracks... Protected from traffic entering an leaving the site, I hope it does. The planning shows it will remain there.


Good condition 13th Aug 2022  11:51  by Pritch227

FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

parked on main road for the quick nip up,hopefully this land won't be developed

©Pritch227


Good condition 13th Aug 2022  11:50  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 15th Apr 2022  14:05  by Mickandkim

Gridref: TQ 79900 12900   FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Up FP to old playing field


Good condition 24th Mar 2022  14:05  by rowleybirkin

Gridref: TQ 79958 12929   FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A beautiful early Spring day but hazy in distance. Parked up in Harrow Lane and walked back to where the footpath from Sedlescombe Road North crosses Harrow Lane and enters the field. The field is maintained but is a marked difference to our last visit in 2006. The buildings have gone and so have the goal posts; just a wooden bench, a litter bin and the concrete base of the buildings remain. No evidence of the field being a sports ground now and the field on the other side of the footpath is fenced off for development.

Entrance to the field.
The view from the pillar. South Downs just about visible in the haze.


Good condition 16th Oct 2021  11:30  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Actually quite easy to find as it is on open ground, a playing field but below the highest point in the vicinity. Approached from the north, the main ridge road from the hospital, turned left at a footpath just before road descends to a roundabout. Follow path past fenced off field, turn right about 75 yards after this, trig pillar is then plain to see.

Baldslow The flush plate
Baldslow Looking south, in the rain


Good condition 3rd Apr 2021  12:27  by SurveyorCat

FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

A fairly standard trigpoint standing in the field! I made a short detour from the cycling on the road to discover this one. Sadly not much of a view.

©SurveyorCat


Good condition 19th Apr 2018  09:53  by jonglew

Gridref: TQ 79963 12918   FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Short walk on a RoW from roadside parking. Pillar sits on edge of what was once a sports/recreational field, base of a pavillion (shown on old maps) extant - dog walkers now in the ascendancy. Top edges suffering from chipping; original cap retained, lightly indented lettering; all sight holes sealed, RHS plug degrading. No views.

Pillar TP0978©jonglew
Spider TP0978©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP0978©jonglew


Good condition 7th Apr 2018  13:45  by mountainwanderer

FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

East to find/see on edge of field. East walk from road

©mountainwanderer


Good condition 26th Aug 2017  11:54  by slateloose

Gridref: TQ 79900 12900   FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Large playing field with easy access from road.


Good condition 14th May 2017  13:23  by Thejenkies

FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pillar located on what looks like an ex recreation ground. Easy to find as only a short walk from the road. Limited views.

Baldslow Pillar FB ©Thejenkies
Baldslow Pillar ©Thejenkies


Good condition 25th Aug 2016  14:13  by BRISTOLIAN

FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Located in lush green sports field. No views. Sad the changing rooms are just blocks of foundation stones now.

Mr K visits Baldslow. ©BRISTOLIAN


Good condition 27th Jul 2016  13:11  by satanhardens

FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 17th Feb 2016  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: TQ 79961 12928   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked on Beauliew Gardens to east @ TQ802130


Good condition 24th Nov 2015  11:57  by VinceTP

Gridref: TQ 79956 12925   FB Number: S5285  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10


Good condition 30th Mar 2015  17:43  by Hammer66

Gridref: TQ 79959 12921   FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Bagged on way home from Hastings, also logged as virtual geocache YOSM240

TP0978 - Baldslow - Hammer66 at pillar ©Hammer66


Good condition 24th Mar 2015  12:16  by micks trigs

FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

easy access to this quick walk up path to the playing fields right next to remains of what was probably the changing rooms or toilets


Good condition 11th Jan 2015  08:45  by orlando rat

Gridref: TQ 79957 12921   FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Good clear sky and can see for miles.

The view from the trig The white dot in the sky is the moon


Good condition 3rd Aug 2014  08:54  by Malpas Wanderer

FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 7th Apr 2014  00:00  by explorer_olway

FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found as YOSM 240. Parked down on road and made short walk to TP which is in a sports field and close to changing rooms - easily accessible.

TP0978 ©explorer_olway
TP0978 ©explorer_olway


Good condition 2nd Aug 2013  16:05  by Velosaurus

FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Apart from the crisps strewn on the top of the trig all is in good order. Busy playing field as it's the summer holidays


Good condition 30th May 2013  14:31  by runblue

Gridref: TQ 79961 12923   FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nice open location with good views to the west.

©runblue


Not Logged 10th Apr 2012  10:40  by WhiteFriar

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


Good condition 12th Feb 2012  15:18  by trigangel

FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Easy parking on main road next to playing field


Good condition 12th Feb 2012  15:18  by TrigBadger

FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

©TrigBadger


Good condition 25th Oct 2011  11:15  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Access didn't look promising from OS map. However, path between houses and on sports field.


Good condition 13th Sep 2011  13:10  by The Moor We Hunt...

FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Passing by on a Geocaching walk. Some paint on the pillar, but otherwise in good order.


Good condition 10th May 2011  17:15  by Lathama

FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

On the edge of playing fields on a public path above Hastings. Original plug with slightly indented letters, now painted yellow! No paint on pillar. Sightholes below grass level. Good views S towards Beachy Head.


Good condition 26th Apr 2011  11:35  by DesG

FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Not had any visitors for a while which is strange considering how easy it is to do and the fact it can be logged as YSM240

Trig Point ©DesG
Flush Bracket ©DesG


Good condition 4th May 2009  17:20  by andy&mandy

FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 31st Dec 2008  10:00  by Cipollini

FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

By edge of football pitches. Sun shining on cold winters day.

Trig Point and football pitches ©Cipollini


Good condition 12th Oct 2008  16:51  by browni

Gridref: TQ 79958 12933   FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Came up and got this one bagged on a lovely sunny day.

Trig in the field. ©browni


Good condition 3rd Sep 2008  16:51  by Pharisee

Gridref: TQ 79960 12921   FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

This one is in very public view at the edge of a playing field, just a few yards away from the changing rooms. Despite the public location, this one is in good condition with all the metalwork in place. The playing field is surrounded by trees which limit the view somewhat. There is parking available in the adjacent main road and steps up to the entrance to the playing field. A short walk around the edge is all that is needed to reach the T/P.

The trigpoint ©Pharisee


Good condition 7th Oct 2006  17:40  by rowleybirkin

Gridref: TQ 79957 12924   FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy to locate. Stands alone very close to touchline. 100m or so from major road. Curiously, this pillar is NOT shown on the OS sheet 199 1:50000 First Series.

--- and there it is, between the goal and the buildings !
The silent spectator Just a thought; I wonder if anyone has taken a throw-in using the pillar as a vantage point ?

FBM


Good condition 14th Nov 2005  11:31  by Griefmiester

FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Located next to changing rooms of the local football pitch. Pillar is in good condition, and was being used to dry a pair of football boots at the time of my visit.


Good condition 10th Oct 2005  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Hope they pad it when game in progress as its very close to touchline.

S5286
S5286
S5286


Good condition 25th Feb 2005  20:28  by thedoc58

FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

snowy day

sole supporter watching the goal©thedoc58


Good condition 3rd May 2004  18:38  by barryhunter

FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nice easy access, right by the buildings for what look like cricket fields (by the markings in the grass, but appaently have been football at some point ;-)). In reasonable condition, still contains original (i persume) plug.

trig and the view to the coast ©barryhunter
the FB and spider ©barryhunter


Good condition 11th Apr 2004  11:15  by mickandshane

FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Almost on the pitch.


Good condition 6th Apr 2004  09:37  by The White Family

Gridref: TQ 79957 12927   FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy access, though the pillar must get in the way during football games. Good views out over the English Channel.


Good condition 28th Feb 2004  15:00  by Sussex_Rambler

FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

On public land, actually nearly the corner of the local football pitch!


Good condition 16th Mar 2003  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S5286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc; metal cap shallow letters; edge of recr ground behind shed



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