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11th Nov 2023  16:15  by Mickandkim

Gridref: TL 12300 89400   FB Number: S6821  Condition: Remains  Score: 3/10

Hard to find by torch light

4th Nov 2023  15:30  by RGChandler

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

Rubble in an overgrown ditch.

10th Jun 2023  08:51  by eon

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

(3099) Parked roadside. Area overgrown but the remains of the pillar are just about visible. A good find by MCL. Pillar history: Build completion date, cost and when last maintained not present in records. Marked as destroyed May 1985. FB was S6821.

Site ©eon
Remains ©eon
Map c1958 showing original location. ©eon

23rd May 2022  09:28  by Mark-UKUS

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

Found the remains in ditch hidden mostly by heavy foliage on the south side of the trees. Had to cross the low metal fence and step into field to get the best view. Right at dusk so thought I might miss out on this one. Poor old Ongutein.......

5th Jan 2022  11:45  by brit_97

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Remains  Score: 0/10

Sad remains of trig in ditch

5th Jan 2022  08:43  by chloejesstravels

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

11th Aug 2020  16:40  by vegibagger

FB Number: S6821  Condition: Remains  Score: 5/10

On cycle run through from Peterborough station...pieces in the ditch on east side of the road immediately south of the trees

Remains ©vegibagger

10th May 2019  21:18  by WanderingSal

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

1st Jul 2018  10:07  by Pritch227

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

few chunks remaining.

©Pritch227

1st Jul 2018  10:06  by WuzzerL

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

very sad looking at the bits that are left!

©WuzzerL

3rd Dec 2017  00:00  by dogwalking

Gridref: TL 12339 89469   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Remains  Score: 3/10

beside a tree in a ditch easy to park

9th Nov 2017  09:09  by asbown

Gridref: TL 12356 89460   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Remains  Score: 5/10

Just a few bits in a roadside ditch.

9th Nov 2017  09:09  by The reluctant trigger

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

15th Oct 2017  16:55  by ocean soul

FB Number: S6821  Condition: Remains  Score: 3/10

28th Aug 2017  01:10  by Ant1974

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

25th Feb 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: TL 12355 89469   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Remains  Score: 5/10

Once chunk of concrete had the typical beveled edge of a trig so i would agree these are trig remains

16th Jul 2016  17:21  by CJO

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

Found pillar rubble in the ditch on the opposite site of the road to the GR. This is definitely the pillar as sculpted concrete with white paint is evident on many of the piece, one has the remains of the top loops, and another has half a sight hole. So is this remains? I guess with some very string glue it could be reassembled - a pillar jigsaw anyone?

Ongutein Manor bits with spider loop

9th Apr 2016  18:54  by brigstock dolphins

Gridref: TL 12358 89455   FB Number: NOT FOUND  Condition: Remains  Score: 5/10

Found as reported.

Bits and Bobs

8th Jul 2015  23:53  by hal-an-tow

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

I was drawn to the trig by a nearby geocache which mentioned the presence of broken pieces of pillar in the ditch , and found that I had parked right next to the concrete pieces in the ditch. The surface, smoother outer layer of concrete is visible on several bits as is white paint and the neatly bevelled edge of the pillar . I shifted a few bits but no sign of the FB plate. It was fascinating to see the 'bones' of the pillar - a bit like discovering a fossil ! Photos to follow

29th Jun 2015  21:15  by peregrinus

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

Great find MCL. Rummaged around and found a couple of pieces with fair face finish and telltale bevel edges. Also a large piece with half of centre hole and a top loop, also two rusty sighting tubes. My closest Destroyed pillar and it took me two years to notice it had been found! In 2002 I was very new to the game and evidently haven't made a proper search other than attempting to track down the farmer. Maybe he has the FB on his mantlepiece although I imagine the OS have removed it plus the spider.

Pillar remains Bevelled edges, centre hole, top loop and sighting tubes
Location Pillar remains in ditch with farm in background

24th Jun 2015  14:35  by simplysup

Gridref: TL 12362 89461   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Remains  Score: 5/10

Thanks to previous logs I knew where to look to find lumps of concrete, although not much of it is get-atable this time of year, given the brambly overgrowth.

24th Sep 2014  18:08  by Griefmiester

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

Good find MCL, yes, it is there all broken up, looks like enough bits to make a complete pillar too! I was unable to find spider or FB I assume long since weighed in at the local scrappy! Images and gps details to follow.

Definite Remains

11th May 2013  16:19  by MCL

Gridref: TL 12359 89463   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Remains  Score: 5/10

I believe I have found what's left of the old trig! Now, if YOU were an old, out-of-work, broken-down pillar, where would YOU hide? Across the road from its original location is a ditch and one end of it is has chunks of concrete , about enough to make one pillar. Further, one of the lumps clearly shows the remains of one of the sightline holes. See photos. I'm satisfied this can hardly be anything but the old trig so I'm logging it as newly found remains. Most of the chunks are too large and well-ensconsed to be moved, but anyone with enough time and muscle could heave them out and maybe locate the flush bracket. Chain-gang anyone?

Location of remains ©MCL
The lump with the old sightline tube clearly visible ©MCL
The same lump from a different angle ©MCL

6th Nov 2011  15:32  by Griefmiester

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 0/10

Agreed - nothing here

30th Oct 2009  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 4/10

Revisited 30/10/09, GPSr points 13m W of road. Asked at house, lady said her husband may know something but was out walking the dog. They had been there 26 years. No obvious sign of trig in yard or garden. NB 26 years ago would be 1983; Pillar was "Dest 05/85" suggesting present farmer. Revisited 4/12/11. No-one home.

13th Jul 2009  11:35  by gowrie

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

Gone

22nd Apr 2007  17:00  by Lathama

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

No sign on map and no sign on the ground, either. Some good views to the south from here, othwerwise an intensive agricultural area.

10th Nov 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

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

gr is in arable field just W of road, no trace of TP, impressive view W. Was S6821, destroyed 05/85 [OS].