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TP7329 - Grinlow Tower
 
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Grid reference :
SK 05398 71742 map
Type :
Bolt
Condition :
Good Good condition
OSGB36 Station :
SK39/T83
Current use :
None
Historic use :
3rd order
T:UK waypoint :
TP7329
County :
Derbyshire
Nearest town :
BUXTON

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
Grinlow TowerSK39/T83SK39T083405398.37371742.810.0003BOLT01/06/199100
Grinlow TwrSK39/T83SK39T083405398.38371742.910.0003BOLT01/06/194801Re-Co-ordinated 05/91

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There are 86 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 2255th with 29 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 6.35/10 (from 84 logged visits)
Was First logged: 21st Dec 2002
Was Last logged: 11th Mar 2024

Of the 84 logged visits,
22 recorded a location and of these....
All were within 54599m
The average error was 2495m
4 were exact

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Selection of photos for this Bolt.


©mralrule
One of the three witnesses
©mralrule

©mralrule

©mralrule

©Foxy
View
©ANDYBUG&LADYBIRD

©WuzzerL
See 79 more in the album.

Logged Visits:

Slightly damaged 11th Mar 2024  11:30  by dugswell2

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Polished.


Good condition 20th Feb 2024  12:09  by mralrule

Gridref: SK 05390 71740   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Amazing views, great example. Parked up at Pooles Cavern and walked up… then nearly got blown off the tower by how windy it was

©mralrule
©mralrule
One of the three witnesses ©mralrule
©mralrule


Good condition 4th Sep 2023  13:18  by Trigger

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

TP7329
TP7329


Good condition 18th Aug 2023  10:28  by ADT

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

With MGT, LJT & PDT from Poole’s Cavern CP (£2). Followed the yellow way markers. No views today, low cloud.


Good condition 24th Jun 2023  13:32  by Foxy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Grinlow Tower, known locally as Solomons Temple sits on the summit of Grin Low, one of three 'Ethels' that I bagged yesterday in the Buxton area. For this one I parked near the Poole's Cavern visitor centre for the short walk through the woods. Good panoramic views from the summit. The large domed rivet is clearly visible on the floor at the top of the tower, next to the rails. Three smaller witness rivets can be found in the turrets.

The tower & summit ©Foxy
The staircase ©Foxy
The trig ©Foxy
Location of trig©Foxy
View from the top©Foxy
1 of 3 witness rivets©Foxy


Good condition 19th Mar 2023  12:20  by Holmes Chapel u3a walkers

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Love the view from top of Soloman's Temple tower. Bolt is easy to spot. Logged by Keith for HCU3A

Grinlow tower
Bolt on viewing roof


Not Logged 24th Jul 2022  17:07  by Timwat1

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


Good condition 3rd Jun 2022  12:25  by bwm

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


Good condition 16th May 2022  15:11  by Ivanhoe

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

Climbed the spiral staircase of Solomon's Temple for a delightful view with the Lads

Top of the spiral staircase ©Ivanhoe


Good condition 7th May 2022  17:00  by ClareOutdoors

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 18th Apr 2022  15:00  by nozzer

Gridref: SK 05396 71743   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 2/10

2nd visit to the tower, 1st time I notice the bolt.


Good condition 19th Mar 2022  14:22  by wavydale

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

Excellent views as I climbed up here on a bright and sunny day.

Bolt


Good condition 30th Jan 2022  11:45  by ANDYBUG&LADYBIRD

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walked to this one from Harpur Hill, picked up a footpath on the right along Grin Low road and headed up.

View ©ANDYBUG&LADYBIRD
Bolt ©ANDYBUG&LADYBIRD


Good condition 3rd Dec 2021  10:35  by MKP

Gridref: SK 05398 71742   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 23rd Jun 2021  17:43  by Border Peat

Gridref: SK 05398 71742   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©Border Peat
©Border Peat


Good condition 31st Oct 2020  09:55  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SK 05398 71742   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Parked in a lay-by on Grin Low Road. Took the public right of way up to Grinlow Tower (aka Soloman's Temple). The bolt is in the top floor. The folly has certain similarities to Mow Cop Castle

Grinlow Tower
Bolt in Top Floor
Bolt
View from the top of Grinlow Tower


Good condition 15th Sep 2020  19:04  by THE CYCLIST

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


Good condition 4th Sep 2020  17:15  by vtyrrell1989

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


Good condition 5th Jul 2020  16:07  by painterman61

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

Good little walk from the south great tower and views large brass bolt with witness rivets had fun with the beef cattle and calfs on return to car

tower ©painterman61
way up ©painterman61
big bolt ©painterman61


Good condition 6th Mar 2020  00:00  by Axe Edge

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

1/2 today and hadn't heard of bolts until this morning. I know this tower by its local name Solomon's Temple or "Sollors" (a grade 2 listed building), funded by the Devonshires and named after Solomon Mycock who grazed his livestock here. The Devonshires deserve to be gifted the two trigpoints recorded 6.3.2020, their money made Buxton the town it is today.


Good condition 26th May 2019  17:31  by WuzzerL

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

amazing views!!

©WuzzerL


Not Logged 19th Apr 2019  00:00  by ForeverSearching

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

Not sure that Good Friday was the best day to come up here - but, leaving aside all the people, the views are excellent!


Good condition 28th Dec 2018  13:00  by ted

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Revisit. Shiny bolt with 3 witness marks on the parapet. Cloudy with light rain.

Grinlow Tower bolt
Grinlow Tower site


Good condition 1st Oct 2018  11:53  by amblerbob

Gridref: SK 05400 71749   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

From Country Park cp on a nice sunny warm morning. Continued through plantation and Buxton to Corbar Hill trig. Excellent viewpoint.

Grinlow Tower Lovely views from top of Tower


Good condition 30th Sep 2018  13:00  by dazedemon

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

Walked up from Poole Cavern CP. Bolt in good condition


Good condition 19th Aug 2018  16:14  by Scouser

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


Good condition 9th Aug 2018  00:00  by explorer_olway

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

Found as YOSM205. Parked in car park and walked to Tower and got to top before others so could take a photo without interruption. Great views.


Good condition 24th Mar 2018  14:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SK 05300 71700   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nice walk from CP


Good condition 23rd Dec 2017  16:03  by FrankR

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


Good condition 24th Sep 2016  16:24  by CJO

Gridref: SK 05402 71741   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

In centre of tower roof by railing. 2" bolt. At least three witness rivets can be seen on around parapet.

Grinlow Tower
Grinlow Tower witness rivet on parapet


Not Logged 12th Sep 2016  15:06  by baskerville bogtrotters

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Found as part of the YSM series. Managed to climb to the top of the tower on a breezy afternoon.


Good condition 29th Aug 2016  13:30  by Bridgeman

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

Been here many times and usually climb to the top.


Good condition 6th Aug 2016  14:45  by Snug

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A busy place

©Snug


Good condition 7th Jul 2016  12:52  by orlando rat

Gridref: SK 05398 71742   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Great building and superb views.

Grinlow Tower


Good condition 4th Apr 2016  13:33  by ProSpec

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

Final walk around the Buxton area.

Tillie and the Bolt


Good condition 3rd Feb 2016  22:33  by Woodford Walkers

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

©Woodford Walkers
©Woodford Walkers


Good condition 23rd Aug 2015  11:09  by catman

Gridref: SK 05399 71739   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Up from Poole's Cavern at start of walk to Axe Edge.Cows obviously like sheltering in tower(!)Good views from viewing platform.


Good condition 11th Aug 2015  16:55  by jonglew

Gridref: SK 05400 71746   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A Grade II listed 2-stage tower; 1840, rebuilt 1894, restored 1987. 2" bolt on tower roof / viewing platform.

Grinlow Tower aka Solomons Temple TP7329©jonglew
The Bolt TP7329©jonglew
The Bolt - Detail TP7329©jonglew


Good condition 14th Jul 2015  07:00  by PlasmaWave

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Low cloud meant no views from top of the tower today


Good condition 8th Feb 2015  13:30  by Pritch227

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

great big bolt,great views over Buxton and over to axe edge,German tourists at the top,lots of snow!!!!!

©Pritch227


Good condition 29th Jul 2014  12:34  by JamesA60

Gridref: SK 05402 71744   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

A lovely view of the Peak District while on holiday near Buxton.


Good condition 9th Jul 2014  19:38  by fitzydan

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

The trig point
Solomons temple


Good condition 5th May 2014  17:59  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SK 05400 71747   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Very popular spot, especially at Bank Holidays!

Grinlow Tower The bolt.
Grinlow Tower Bolt close up.
Grinlow Tower Bolt close up.


Good condition 6th May 2013  15:43  by wildvista

Gridref: SK 05403 71739   FB Number: NONE  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

:-)

Grin Low stud
Solomon's Temple


Good condition 6th May 2013  15:43  by zephyrus

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Bolt on Solomon's Temple - visited with Wild Vista & Mrs Z, same day but different walk from Corbar Hill this morning.

Corbar Hill From Grinlow Tower, back where we'd been this morning


Good condition 10th Sep 2012  12:04  by Griefmiester

Gridref: SK 05401 71740   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

I parked in the single car space to the south - then along footpath to tower, Bolt located on viewing platform of Grinlow Tower - great views from the top.


GPS Data


Good condition 25th Jul 2012  13:49  by trigging on an island

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A pleasant little diversion before heading down into Buxton.


Good condition 5th Jul 2012  18:55  by PeteBoggs

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Simple access from small parking space on Grinlow Road

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs


Not Logged 15th Jun 2012  00:00  by lomy

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


Good condition 31st May 2012  08:45  by Dusty

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

Solomon's Tower was built in 1896. Named after Solomon Mycock of Buxton. Grade II listed.

Mrs Dusty & trigpoint
Mrs Dusty & tower


Good condition 6th May 2012  10:40  by alistairpooler

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

On a walk in Buxton Country Park


Good condition 1st Mar 2012  11:26  by Whats the Point

Gridref: SK 05399 71743   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walked over from Axe Edge – a lovely day, warm, blue sky and no wind. My parents used to have a caravan in the 60s somewhere round here that they came to at weekends in the summer – everything seems to have been smartened up since then and I can’t remember the tower. The tower was surrounded by a school party who were taking turns to climb the top so I had to wait about twenty minutes before I could view the bolt. Continued onto the active station Buxton.

Grinlow Tower with Axe Edge in the distance.


Good condition 13th Jan 2012  15:00  by Ron Plasma

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

Such fun. Been to this fab tower a few times. Never noticed the bolt until now. New route too, up from the south through a very boggy/smelly farmyard. (Descended due south and hit the blinding sun again.)


Good condition 26th Oct 2011  14:17  by tigger4242

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

Easy to find at the top of the tower. Nice walk up from the car park

©tigger4242


Not Logged 29th Jun 2011  12:17  by sniffadogz

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

Great place to visit.


Good condition 15th Jun 2011  16:25  by wanderer

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Just time to pop up here before the bus


Good condition 12th Mar 2011  18:35  by rutson

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

Found as Geocache Ye Ole Survey Monuments YSM205 on 12/03/2011


Good condition 25th Feb 2011  10:15  by mrs moo cow

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

Easy find, very windy today

Grin Low ©mrs moo cow


Not Logged 18th Feb 2011  20:22  by captain gore-tex

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

One of my favorites to date and a YSM as well.

Grin Low Tower ©captain gore-tex


Good condition 26th Jul 2010  16:41  by Proper Cheddar

Gridref: SK 05406 71744   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited on very misty day - you could just make out the ground from the tower! Returned a week later after doing the White Peak Way and the views are indeed excellent on a good day.


Good condition 24th Apr 2010  00:00  by rupertal

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 17th Apr 2010  00:00  by Lost Lad

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


Good condition 12th Apr 2010  11:21  by Whittle

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


Good condition 21st Jul 2009  16:15  by asbown

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

easy walk from the car park, not bad views.


Good condition 2nd May 2009  16:10  by Lodgebarn

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Always love the views from this spot


Good condition 15th Aug 2008  14:00  by Hugo Rune

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Not as impressive as it looks from afar...


Good condition 23rd Feb 2008  12:00  by scooby scrappy and mp

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Out with Deego who pointed this out

Jake ©scooby scrappy and mp
Grin low ©scooby scrappy and mp
Grin Low ©scooby scrappy and mp


Good condition 9th Sep 2007  18:00  by RoPeHe

Gridref: SK 05407 71750   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Well polished brass Bolt set into upper floor of Grin Low Tower (aka Solomon's Temple). 3 Rivet witness marks in battlements around tower, plus holes indicating prior locations of 2 more. Bolt is OS tertiary Triangulation Station SK39/T08 (Grinlow Twr); location according to OS database is SK 05398 71744. Also remains of lead plug (?), set into ground floor (not directly below the Bolt) marked by cross cuts. Excellent views all round, but very windy up here today!


Good condition 22nd Aug 2007  11:09  by Delta68

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

Enjoying a day trip to the area today. Great views from this one.

©Delta68


Good condition 24th Jun 2007  12:21  by gushoneybun

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visited whilst completing the Grin-ning from 'ere to 'ere cache nearby. Great views although it did rain later but we were under the trees by then.


Good condition 28th Apr 2007  11:00  by Pengy&Tigger

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A bolt set into the floor at the top of the tower - this one can alos be logged as the YOSM cache.


Good condition 9th Feb 2007  16:10  by CrazyL200

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

Interesting one to find in a near blizzard !!!


Good condition 28th Oct 2006  15:45  by ted

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

Bolt on floor at top of tower. Three rivets located on parapet - assume that these are 'witness marks' to recover the position of the bolt in the event of damage. Nice views over Buxton.

Grin Low Tower
Grin Low Bolt
Grin Low rivet on parapet


Good condition 30th Sep 2006  11:35  by browni

Gridref: SK 05403 17143   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Very foggy here today but rivet in good condition.

the golden rivet The rivet and the GPS.©browni


Good condition 26th Aug 2006  00:00  by yt

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


Good condition 20th Aug 2006  11:31  by John Riley

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

Nice big brass bolt. I was here on a very wet day during a long weekend in Derbyshire. Solomon's Temple is an interesting folly, it was smaller than I had anticipated having seen photographs before my visit. Apparently it was a place people used to walk to from Buxton having taken the health giving spa waters.

Grin Low Grin Low Tower or Solomon's Temple.©John Riley
Grin Low Close up of bolt.
Grin Low Showing bolt in concrete floor.
Grin Low Showing position of bolt at top of stairs.


Good condition 16th Aug 2006  10:55  by Deego

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

I was up here march 2004 and never spotted it :o( I came back today to log it and the YSM. Very gray miserable day

©Deego
©Deego
©Deego
©Deego
©Deego


Good condition 31st Dec 2005  15:00  by dal

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Pleasant views if a bit grey - easy to find.


Good condition 15th Oct 2005  10:54  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SK 05400 71700   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Shame weather stil v murky so no good views.Easy to locate and nice walk up from road.

©Glaslyn


Good condition 16th Sep 2005  14:55  by Keith Stevens

Gridref: SK 05431 71738   FB Number: NONE  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Bolt in concrete floor of top of Solomon's Temple Tower, Grin Low park area, Buxton. Easily accessible. Plain bolt, no OS indicators

The tower
Bolt by the steps
Bolt in close up


Good condition 31st Aug 2005  15:00  by Bourne

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great Views from the Tower

The Mark©Bourne
The Tower©Bourne


Slightly damaged 30th Apr 2005  15:00  by chambers53

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Not column, brass button on Solomons temple folly


Good condition 29th Mar 2003  15:32  by Historian

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Umpteenth visit.

©Historian
©Historian


Not Logged 21st Dec 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

Gridref: SK 05400 71700   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

OS Bolt in floor at top of tower at summit, shown on 1980 1:25k. Nice location & view.


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