Logged Visits:

20th Apr 2024  09:45  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S3947  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Pulled over on west side of crossroads about three quarters of a mile south of the A30. Looked over gate into field on north east side of crossroads and spotted pillar in hedge on plinth on east side of field. Walked east along lane then over gate into field and along field edge. Plinth covered in ivy and other vegetation close by. Bit of a scramble onto plinth. Farmer driving tractor up and down in next field, if he saw me he ignored me, waved, not sure he saw. Cleared some vegetation away but needed proper tools. Crack across top, cap missing. Reasonable views, farmland mainly.

Longbridge Farm Flush plate , faces west
Longbridge Farm Looking south showing spider and missing cap
Longbridge Farm Looking north showing crack across pillar, farmer driving tractor on right of picture
Longbridge Farm View south
Longbridge Farm West side of pillar

25th Mar 2023  15:57  by MorrisD45

FB Number: S3947  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

26th Nov 2022  09:47  by CJO

Gridref: ST 21880 06206   FB Number: S3947  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Well embedded on top of hedge on stone plinth.

Pillar

25th Nov 2020  15:00  by Susie B

FB Number: S3947  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Completely covered in ivy.

©Susie B

17th Oct 2020  13:47  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S3947  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Recently ploughed field so stuck close to edge. Approach from West if you want to see the flush bracket.

Longbridge Farm selfie ©thejackrustles
Longbridge Farm collage ©thejackrustles

12th Sep 2020  18:21  by 360exploring

FB Number: S3947  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Accessed from the road to the south. It’s in the boundary hedge of two fields, we went in from the west as this is where you can see the FB. It’s still covered in ivy but this seemed to have been recently trimmed and the hedge it’s on top of is well maintained

©360exploring
©360exploring

12th Sep 2020  18:21  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

FB Number: S3947  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

High up in a hedge, best accessed from west to view FB

28th Mar 2019  13:25  by dugswell2

FB Number: S3947   Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Covered in ivy.

27th Jan 2019  16:43  by RichardM

Gridref: ST 21871 06208   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Well, I think in good condition under the thick blanket of ivy. Something of a struggle up onto the field bank - easiest from the E side.

27th Jan 2019  16:40  by DeniseMc

FB Number: S3947  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Obvious on thorny embankment ( easiest from E side) between fields and covered in ivy. Can park in nearby gateway.Needs a little love to clear it.

26th Oct 2018  11:34  by slateloose

Gridref: ST 21800 06200   FB Number: S3947  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Trig point is completely covered in ivy and very difficult to access high in hedge so no photo of F.B. Need to return to this one at some point and cut it back a bit. Access to trig field through gate south along hedge line

1st Feb 2018  15:34  by dave.johnson

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

A quick trudge through the muddy field soon brought me to this trig.

©dave.johnson

6th Oct 2017  00:00  by Walkingthedoguk

FB Number: S3947  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy to find, situated high up in a field hedge. Covered in ivy etc, assumed condition was good underneath.

6th Oct 2017  00:00  by Sarah&Angus

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

4th Dec 2016  14:30  by Ramblingpaul

Gridref: ST 21874 06213   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Unable to get flush plate as well hidden in hedge.

27th Nov 2016  15:45  by pat29

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

At last i was able to get this Trig, not too far from where we live,

At Last ©pat29

1st Apr 2014  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: ST 21874 06210   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Friendly farmer in field - no objection to my my visit and climb into hedge. Didn't feel i could do any pruning though.

15th Aug 2013  10:54  by Trigger happy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 8/10

unable to reach plate due to undergrowth

21st May 2013  08:26  by THE CYCLIST

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

Easy to reach base but you'd need a ladder and secateurs to reach the FB!

21st Apr 2013  13:20  by geodruth

FB Number: S3947  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

No bullocks so easy access. Sitting beautifully on top of hedge.

Trig and Hedge ©geodruth

6th Feb 2013  00:00  by Nekyram

FB Number: S3947  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

20th Apr 2011  12:09  by fasgadh

FB Number: S3947  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

On top of a Devon hedge.

Longbridge Farm ©fasgadh

26th Mar 2011  13:15  by cmb1953

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

5th Nov 2010  09:00  by Dusty

FB Number: S3947  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Trigpoint

18th Aug 2009  07:20  by Cipollini

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 2/10

On top of hedgeline. Accessed from stubble field to E as field to W was full of bullocks! TP entirely cloaked in dense ivy and almost invisible - therefore not possible to judge its condition. FB not visible from E.

It\'s under the ivy! ©Cipollini

9th Oct 2008  15:13  by tom

FB Number: S3947  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

The ivy clad pillar stands on a stone clad plinth in a banked hedge on a broad ridge in the Blackdown Hills between Upottery and Stockland. The FB S3947 can be seen through thorns from the sheep field to the west. The top of the hedgingbank was accessed from the field of stubble to the east; the ivy conceals the condition of the pillar but poking my fingers through the top revealed that it lacks a cap or plug. The fields were accessed through gates to the minor road in the south. From the top of the bank the ridges of Hartridge and Reddick’s Hills can be seen to the west; the end of a distant scarp slope can be seen in the southeast.

30th Dec 2007  14:00  by bluebeard

FB Number: S3947  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

tp see-able from gate by minor road

14th Dec 2007  12:02  by wheelybarrow

FB Number: S3947  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Quick walk across the field - nice little wall that it is stood on. Trig heavily covered in ivy.

9th Dec 2007  15:30  by mitsiman

FB Number: S3947  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

In a hedge or on a bank, or both. Even has its own stone wall/plinth. Easy access from road, just a few yards in.

©mitsiman
©mitsiman

6th Aug 2006  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S3947  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

pasture, limited view, in thick dense thorn hedge, ivy covered: FB facing W, accessible from that side, unable to get at top or judge condition of pillar, apparently OK.

18th Apr 2006  13:24  by Glaslyn

Gridref: ST 21870 06200   FB Number: S3947  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy access off lane,parking nearby,pillar high in hedge but flush facing the right way for a change!

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

9th Oct 2005  16:15  by widget

Gridref: ST 21900 06200   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Ivy covered, sticking up proudly from newly-trimmed hedge - no damage visible. Didn't get the FB number as it was on the other side in a sheep-filled field. Check out the unintentional rainbow effect on the photo! Nearest pub in Upottery to NW but I was in a rush so no details!

The TP

23rd Jan 2005  14:10  by mickandshane

FB Number: S3947  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

In the hedge in a sheepy field. The FB is facing west. I couldn't climb up to see what the plug was like due to barbed wire, thorn hedge etc.

3rd Jun 2004  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S3947  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Condition good although I didnt clear the ivy except for fb. May have heage trimmer damage.

S3947
S3947
S3947

9th Apr 2004  12:45  by maurice

FB Number: S3947  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

In a Devon bank/hedge - covered in ivy

22nd Sep 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: FB not acc  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

pasture, limited view, in thick dense thorn hedge & ivy covered: FB not accessed (wimp!)