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27th Mar 2022  21:45  by WanderingSal

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

10th Oct 2021  13:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: TL 45200 36000   FB Number: S4358  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Large gates were open so wondered around till owners found at gate house. We were escorted to pillar around the house you can rent for 5k to 6k per week with hot tub and heated swimming pool Nice !!!

10th Oct 2021  12:27  by coinea

Gridref: TL 45267 36060   FB Number: S4358  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

With thejackrustles and Mick and Kim. Pillar is clearly loved!

S4358 High Wood

10th Oct 2021  12:25  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S4358  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

I am giving it a ten for location! Nice bottle of bubbles by hot tub. Slightly out of my price range for a wee holiday let. Owner told us it was the high point of the county? But hill bagging disagrees. https://www.uniquehomestays.com/self-catering/uk/essex/saffron-walden/the-makers-house/

High Wood collage ©thejackrustles

2nd May 2018  13:40  by MamaBas

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I was interested to see this trig point, said by the owners of the kennels at the time to be the highest point in Essex, is still in good shape. We lived there for 2 years, 1989 - 1991 but the place wasn't really very well kept, even if the pillar was ok. We have not been back to visit but both owners at the time, have now passed. After we left, a swimming pool was built, adjacent to the trig point. We had the occasional visiter to see the point, when we lived there.

6th Oct 2016  19:00  by THE CYCLIST

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

The place seemed a building site with no-one present, so entered grounds. However, the far intact single storey building had cars outside, so I retreated. No answer on either of the options on the gate intercom. Walked up edge of field on Southern side of property and spotted pillar topped with metal ornamental world globe in garden behind metal security type fencing.

24th Feb 2015  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: TL 45266 36032   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Welcomed into garden by two very friendly ladies. They had one of the only 12 theodolites ever made (they claimed) - bought on Ebay for £300!

30th May 2014  11:30  by Bridgeman

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

Rang bell but no one answered - electric gate therefore unable to visit

1st Jun 2013  10:36  by NightCrawler

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11th Nov 2012  13:30  by jonglew

Gridref: TL 45271 36029   FB Number: S4358  Condition: Good  Score: 2/10

Took a while to gain access to the pillar as it's now in the landscaped garden of a private residence with large fences/gates keeping visitors very much out. But after buzzing in at the entrance to the drive the electric gates opened and I was cordially met by the owner and shown the pillar, which is now a feature in the garden. The previous cattery/kennels are no more. The pillar looks structurally sound but could do with a coat of paint and some moss killer (not necessarily in that order). Didn't see a swimming pool, I think the previous poster saw a pond being constructed. Less than a km from the Essex county top and just 8m lower, there are no views from here.

High Wood Pillar TP3814©jonglew

28th Jul 2009  19:23  by Griefmiester

FB Number: S4358  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Called at house, nice man directed me to pillar, located next to underconstruction swimming pool - Pillar good condition.

27th Mar 2008  12:45  by asbown

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Lots of building work going on in the grounds and the trig now as it's own swimming pool, the owner showed me round no problem, he thought it my be the highest place in Essex,told him it was close but not quite, that honour go's to the other side of High wood (walked up there from the nearby church, not recommended, very wet and only for those fools like me trying to do all the historic county tops), no reason to think the trig will not survive the building work.

21st May 2007  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S4358  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

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23rd Jul 2006  15:03  by Dodders

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Viewed trig through fence from nearby field as it was situated in grounds of Windrush boarding kennels and cattery. Suppose I could have asked someone to take a coser look but was unable to see anyone around and some dogs were barking at us! On camera zoom pillar looks in good condition.

©Dodders

23rd Jul 2006  15:03  by AnnRACS

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Only viewed through the railings. Didn't have a print out so didn't realise the owner was approachable. Will probably return at some point.

16th Apr 2006  11:55  by gazooks

Gridref: TL 45272 36029   FB Number: S4358  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Very nice owner of Cattery allowed access and very proud to have adopted it.

The Trig Point
The Flush Bracket

24th Apr 2005  14:15  by rad

FB Number: S4358  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pillar at the back of Windrush kennels & cattery. Situated behind and to the right of the bungalow. Permission to view happily given.

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Route round buildings©rad

27th Feb 2005  15:30  by Father Ted

FB Number: S4358  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

The owner looked like he was just sitting down to Sunday lunch but still was happy to give me permission to go and see this well maintained trig.

TP3814 High Wood Flush Bracket
TP3814 High Wood trig Point

26th Aug 2004  18:00  by elsworth

FB Number: S4358  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Just as Mr Donohoe said ...

19th May 2004  17:25  by donohoep

FB Number: S4358  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Fairly easy to find being situated in the back garden of the Windrush Boarding Kennels and Cattery (Tel 838355). Owner amenable to visitors and has adopted this TP. Claims to have entry in Guiness Book of Records as Highest Point in Essex. Owner has painted this TP white in order to protect it a little.

15th Feb 2004  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S4358  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc, white, metal cap deep letters, in gdn of house @ kennels

24th Dec 1983  13:00  by arranc

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 6/10

28th Jun 1982  00:00  by RogerTempleman

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

Pillar in need of new white coat behind chain link fence of cattery. OS say the FB number is S4358.