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13th Jan 2024  13:10  by ted

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Possibly missing  Score: 0/10

A comparison of the coordinates for the trig blocks at The Poplars and TP17445 Bolton Wood gives a separation of approx 42 metres so it seems likely that one of these was a replacement when the other was lost. Considering the timeline, The Poplars was computed in 1954 and last maintained in 1972 whilst Bolton Wood was last maintained, computed and levelled in 1989. So this indicates that The Poplars was the original block. Unfortunately, the National Archive records for both blocks states 'missing at transfer'; i.e. the OS Office Files have been lost. So its unlikely that the location sketches for either trig will become available. The Office file for TP8452 Undercliffe does exist and includes sightline details to Bolton Wood dated 1988/89 but not to The Poplars. On the ground, the grid ref for Bolton Wood is well inside the quarry perimeter so theres no doubt that its gone. The satellite view for the Poplars shows the location to be just inside of the boundary fence, perhaps on the narrow strip of land before the quarry edge. The end of the field boundary back towards the housing may have been used as a reference point. Perhaps the block has toppled into the quarry, or maybe it was abandoned when expansion meant that it was too dangerous for the station to be occupied.

The Poplars satellite view
The Poplars site
The Poplars site

27th May 2023  06:36  by Trigger

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

TP17391

13th Jun 2022  11:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SE 16400 36000   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 1/10

Gone

5th Nov 2021  10:40  by eon

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

(2318) Tackled this one from Wood Lane. Though a path on Lichfield Mount would have been more direct. Permissive access land allows for a closer look but the block surely has been lost to quarrying. Good views at the location.

Site ©eon
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17th Jul 2017  09:12  by Ant1974

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

18th May 2015  13:05  by eigerman

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

The GR for this location is in an area which has been quarried. Suspect that this block was destroyed due to quarrying activities. Some superb views across Bradford from here.

The Poplars This is as close as you can get to Grid Ref