T:UK - Robs Pillar

Selection of photos for this Pillar.

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10th Jan 2025 08:00 by swiftcoach

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

Our running club runs 5km around Valley Park every Friday morning. Today our route deliberately took us past Rob's Pillar. Everyone loved it. Very novel, good fun.

Chandlers Ford Swifts visit Robs Pillar Chandlers Ford Swifts visit Robs Pillar on 5k morning run.©swiftcoach

6th May 2023 15:05 by Greenwood-Stewart

FB Number: E67AF Condition: Good Score: 10/10

What an interesting addition to this amazing site. A very well made Trig point, the jury is out on how authentic it is, but that really doesn't matter. It's got a fantastic story to it and I want one of my own, Rob is a great guy with an even greater story and some awesome friends, this is well worth a visit, even if only for the story alone, a very welcoming guy who is very happy to speak to you and has some great stories to tell, a really interesting guy and almost most importantly, a trig man.

16th Feb 2023 16:34 by 360exploring

FB Number: E67AF Condition: Good Score: 6/10

Found in the front garden of number 6. No one home to talk to, so grabbed a picture and left

2nd Feb 2023 10:58 by tim747

FB Number: E67AF Condition: Good Score: 7/10

Rob was in and was able to confirm my theory on the flush bracket number.

30th Oct 2022 14:25 by mattandsophie

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

In the front garden of no 6. Looks convincing from a distance - didn't look close up

8th Oct 2022 17:00 by TrigDave

FB Number: E67AF Condition: Good Score: 8/10

A unique trig well worth visiting! I was lucky enough to meet Rob and he was kind enough to pose for a selfie with me, him and the pillar. It's a great replica, and Rob is a lovely bloke. Unfortunately there are no views to speak of, but you can't have it all I suppose.

28th Sep 2022 17:40 by Melwil08

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

Unusual location

12th Jun 2021 13:25 by thebuttonmushroom

FB Number: S2470 Condition: Good Score: 5/10

Was not expecting a trig point in someone’s front garden but quickly stopped for a photo whilst cycling home!

Garden trig
Garden trig

28th Nov 2020 00:00 by RichBiker

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

17th Jul 2020 09:45 by AHD

FB Number: E67AF Condition: Good Score: 5/10

Was unsure as to bother with this cloned Pillar but glad I did. Spoke to Rob who gave me the story of it and his mates done a very good job.

23rd Apr 2020 12:15 by dbattyman

FB Number: E67AF Condition: Good Score: 7/10

Had the pleasure of meeting and chatting to Rob while he tended the grass around the pillar.

12th Aug 2018 09:54 by asbown

Gridref: SU 41701 19738 FB Number: E67AF Condition: Good Score: 5/10

nobody home.

13th Jun 2018 11:09 by G1ANQ

FB Number: E67AF Condition: Good Score: 6/10

This is a bit of an oddity. But I like it! The Trig is very close replicate. The FB and Spider are very good. Hope Rob doesn't mind people walking on his lawn to admire his pillar.

Flush Bracket
Trig Point

26th May 2017 14:15 by Mickandkim

Gridref: SU 41711 19739 FB Number: E67AF Condition: Good Score: 5/10

Sorry Rob ! rang bell but you were out Very nice Trig

17th Feb 2017 00:00 by caroleengel

Gridref: SU 41720 19735 FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10

A very convincing replica pillar for Rob Newgent's 40th birthday (now 10 years old). Nice bloke, nice mates!

17th Feb 2016 13:30 by Wubbleyew

FB Number: E67AF Condition: Good Score: 10/10

Called in to view this unique pillar, and luckily met the friendly and cheery Rob who, despite the cold pouring rain, and the fact that he was wearing t-shirt & shorts, was pleased to show me his very own 'trigpoint'. Thanks again Rob. And the pillar? A brilliant construction with a beautifully crafted cap & two open sight-holes. I want one!

11th Sep 2015 15:24 by vegibagger

FB Number: E67AF Condition: Good Score: 5/10

great to finally visit the famous Rob's pillar and find him on too. fascinating to hear all about it and realise that although it is hollow, it's not thin sides, they are about 75mm thick and it still weighs about 400 kg.

6th May 2014 11:16 by jonglew

Gridref: SU 41709 19737 FB Number: E67AF Condition: Good Score: 5/10

In the area so had to visit; 6 Blenheim Close. Rob at home so got the spiel first hand (except for reason behind FB lettering - private joke, not for the web!) - very pleasant chap, happy to discourse. An excellent replica, just 1 point lost for lack of depressions on top surface where loops are fixed (or is that just half a point?) - not a criticism Rob, just an observation.

8th Mar 2014 12:53 by dal

FB Number: E67AF Condition: Good Score: 7/10

Rob was not at home. Extra marks for novelty value.

22nd Feb 2014 17:32 by geodeticsurveyor

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

10th Feb 2014 00:00 by Nekyram

FB Number: E67AF Condition: Good Score: 5/10

12th Sep 2013 00:00 by explorer_olway

FB Number: E67AF Condition: Good Score: 7/10

This has to be the most unusual TP I have found so far! I was in the area and spotted a TP near to my destination and just had to drop by on my way home. I decided to knock on the door instead of a drive by photo and had the pleasure of meeting Rob and hearing the story of his own TP. He kindly let me take photos as we exchanged stories of our TP escapades. Well worth the effort to find it.

7th Aug 2013 15:53 by peregrinus

Gridref: SU 42711 19739 FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10

Ha ha, brilliant! No 6. Also got to meet Rob himself. Pillar been there 6 years.

4th Aug 2013 10:39 by Trigger

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

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12th Jul 2013 15:53 by Griefmiester

Gridref: SU 41711 19724 FB Number: E67AF Condition: Good Score: 5/10

Interesting one this, after a “tip off” that a Pillar had been found in a front garden in Eastleigh, I had to go and a look, assuming it was a moved pillar, to my surprise, after meeting Rob, the story unfolded…Rob is by his own admission a Trigpoint “fan” (not yet obsessed but you never know) and has several pictures of himself at various pillars after mountain bike rides in his hall. Knowing of his interest, his mates decided to make a replica pillar for his 40th birthday. Rob arrived home one day to find it planted in his front garden and his mates all hiding round the corner. The pillar is made of concrete and was made after taking measurements from six other pillars, the attention to detail is amazing, complete with flush bracket (with Rob’s initials) spider, cap, plug and top loops. It is hollow in construction and weighs 400kg. I feel that this (although non OS) deserves a place on Trigpointing UK and so does Rob, he is happy for others to visit and gave me permission to take images and GPS reading. Many thanks for your time today Rob, and happy future “trigging” - logged pending decision from TPUK Admin as to whether or not it has a place here? – if so I suggest a name of “Rob’s Pillar”

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