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3rd Mar 2023  09:46  by TrigJS

Gridref: SZ 62385 86122   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Drove into the fort and asked the guys in the workshop if I could go up to look at the TP. Bolt easily found and great views.

TP0751 The bolt.
TP0751 View to the north.

10th May 2022  10:52  by boblynoriho

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Simply walked into the fort and asked the manager in the MicronAir workshop for permission, which was readily given despite the awful weather!

Bembridge Fort block ©boblynoriho

17th Sep 2019  15:49  by RichardM

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Visited on NT tour. Our guide didn't appear to know about the surface block but enthusiastically scampered with us up the grassy mound beside the toppled trig to find it. Concrete slab with brass dome at its centre, tiny centre dimple and 3 hammer(?) marks.

17th Sep 2019  15:02  by DeniseMc

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

See comments for other entry

14th Apr 2015  15:04  by jonglew

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Former base of toppled pillar which lies a few feet away at bottom of magazine housing, on which this SB sits. On NT guided tour, paid our £3.50 each and had 90mins of history and 2 trigs thrown in. Fortunately no silly 'elf 'n' safety rules to prevent access to top of the magazine.

Surface Block TP0751©jonglew
Surface Block - Detail TP0751©jonglew

15th May 2014  09:33  by Griefmiester

Gridref: SZ 62386 86123   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Visited after making appointment the day before by ringing MicronAir, was advised "I wouldn't usually do this". Great location bolt is located on the original pillar base it has a few marks on it hence slightly damaged. Views all around. Glad to of been able to get to see this one. Images to follow.

GPS Data
Surface Block

30th Jun 2013  18:08  by CJO

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

Came here on the wrong day to get access to this. See adjacent pillar log.

Bembridge Fort
Bembridge Fort

31st Jul 2012  15:33  by asbown

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20th Apr 2010  15:39  by peregrinus

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The SB is Good; the pillar is Toppled. Pillar lies at foot of the mound (service magazine) on which it formerly stood. FB and spider gone. Following Glaslyns find I contacted the NT and booked myself on a tour. Also got sister Palmerston Fort trigs at Purbrook and Southwick this morning - excellent day! 2 hour tour by knowledgeable volunteer Richard, covering the Palmerston Forts history and including a good look round, below and above ground.

Toppled trig
FB scar and root
Block and bolt, looking ENE
Pillar seen from SE corner of fort Toppled pillar can just be seen in middle of pic: used to stand on mound (magazine) to L. Seen from comms point
Turret Hard to believe but this accommodated 2 men.
Turret Hard to believe but this accommodated 2 men.
Spigot mortar base
Main ammo magazine
Looking NE

16th Nov 2009  10:38  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SZ 62383 86121   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 9/10

The bulk of the pillar lies just to the N of the old location where there is a bolt. The spider has gone as well as the flush bracket. Access was gained as there was someone working within the fort when I arrived, after asking nicely was given permission to visit the site after being told to be careful not to fall in the moat.

Bolt at old pillar location.©Glaslyn
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18th Sep 2009  15:30  by Lathama

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 3/10

Friday afternoon, gates locked, no-one there, say no more!

3rd Sep 2009  13:56  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

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

I picked up a National Trust leaflet after attempting to visit the fort - admission to the NT part is possible on a guided tour: details from [email protected]

8th Jan 2009  09:49  by wrose

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Like everyone else unable to gain access and did not even contemplate a climb up and down the ramparts. Grid reference and photo is a s close as I got.

Bembridge Fort As close as you can get
Bembridge Fort Another view

7th Sep 2008  12:00  by peregrinus

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I called in when last there, a Sat pm, gates locked, no-one around. Following Glaslyns report I contacted the NT who replied as follows: <Tours of Bembridge Fort are on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the months starting on 20th April 2010 - please contact me to make a booking. There is some discussion as to the location of the trig point. I attach a photo of a bolt which is believed to be the original trig point but I am sure the tour guides will be able to advise more fully.> Contact is Nicola Cummins, 01983 741020

4th Feb 2008  15:34  by rhayader_wanderer

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as noted elsewhere now very private

21st Apr 2007  22:38  by mattwaggie

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Visited with Vix while caching in the area.

21st Apr 2007  00:00  by vix92008

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Did this one between Brading Box and Vectis E, it is not accessible publically now though.

21st Apr 2007  00:00  by babycacheash

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No way to this one via a path

13th Oct 2006  22:10  by Trigger

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Even I couldn't get into this fort under cover of darkness! It's a daytime visit for this one and at the good will of the occupiers!

29th Mar 2006  13:37  by Trigpoint Bears

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Found gates open, small engineering company working inside. Asked permission to have a look, which was fine, suspect wouldn't be impressed with all and sundry trapsing up there though..

31st May 2005  08:16  by Kitty Hawk

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Crikey, I could see where this was, but getting to it...a completely different question. It's on a fort, surrounded by quite a decent sized ditch/moat with vertical sides. The only entrance makes it clear that it's private property.