Logged Visits:

26th Jun 2024  17:51  by Moacky

FB Number: 10130  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Too hot for man or beast. The young bullocks looked at me, but didn’t stir. I looked at them, and carried on up the hill. Usual route, up the attractive tree lined track, over gate and up the hill.

©Moacky

26th Apr 2024  13:23  by Sandgrownun

Gridref: NY 14856 83064   FB Number: 10130  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Same parking and route as Wheresthatpenguin. I think pillar is in good condition, foundations are showing due to erosion, but pillar is in great nick, slight lean, OS cap in place, three sight holes open. Good 360° views to boot too.

The Hass Pillar and post
The Hass Pillar and slight lean
The Hass Pillar
The Hass Flush bracket
The Hass Top and cap

26th Dec 2023  11:50  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: NY 14852 83066   FB Number: 10130  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

My first trig point bagged in Scotland! Parked on the bend in the road to the south east of the pillar. Took the track that heads south west from there and then climbed over a gate into the trig field. Then headed north west up Quhytewollen hill to the pillar. The pillar is next to what is known on here as 'The Hass Post' - another trig point (TP7914). Not sure why this is categorised as damaged. It has a slight lean and the base is partially exposed, but other than that it is good condition. Hence, I have classified this as slightly damaged. My first visit to Scotland since 1994!

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider
Pillar Next to 'The Hass Post'

24th Jun 2022  07:02  by Oldhortus

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

As others along the tree lined track.

7th Apr 2022  15:55  by sheepsocks

FB Number: 10130  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Usual route along tree-lined track from the SE, up past the water tank. Wide views across Lockerbie.

24th Dec 2021  17:39  by Robert Phillips

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

26th Oct 2021  16:16  by beckroad

Gridref: NY 14800 83100   FB Number: 10130  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at bend in road at nt153828. West along a tree lined road track. Climbed the padlocked gate then a short but steep ascent to reservoir and summit. Pillar base is visible. Spider top intact. Another smaller rectangular concrete block stands upright within 2 metres of the main pillar. Views west across Lockerbie. Poor visibility, prevents a probably amazing panoramic view.

13th Oct 2021  08:51  by thejackrustles

FB Number: 10130  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at bend in road on verge. West along a tree lined road track. Climbed the padlocked gate then a short but steep ascent to reservoir and summit, friendly wave from farmer in his wee 4x4 cart as I was heading up the hill.

The Hass selfie ©thejackrustles
The Hass collage ©thejackrustles

7th Oct 2021  15:12  by NJM

FB Number: 10130  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Twelfth of 15 today, in lousy weather - if the views are as good as others say might revisit when passing again. Certainly an undemanding walk from the lane to the SE.

View South West Storm's OS Pillar #291

2nd Jul 2021  21:55  by The Trudges

FB Number: 10130  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked in front of a gate and followed the short track to the gate at the edge of the tree line, I then headed up the hill until the pillar came into view. Trig in great condition with all its metal work still in place and top views off in all directions. Part of the foundations are exposed

Flush Bracket ©The Trudges
Centre cap©The Trudges
Trig
View from spider looking out over Lockerbie ©The Trudges

2nd Jul 2021  21:45  by MickSan

FB Number: 10130  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©MickSan

1st May 2021  13:17  by WuzzerL

FB Number: 10130  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Beautiful views from the pillar.

©WuzzerL

1st May 2021  13:05  by Pritch227

FB Number: 10130  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

fantastic views,straight up the short lane and up the hill,didn't see any signs.

©Pritch227

2nd Mar 2021  21:01  by jamesiet

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

22nd Sep 2020  14:17  by paulxtr

FB Number: 10130  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

From the parking spot SE of pillar. The gate into the trig field had a 'Stop - No Unauthorised Access' sign affixed which I duly ignored. The clag which had been down all day was starting to lift so there was a decent view from the summit.

The Hass ©paulxtr

4th Apr 2020  14:55  by jonglew

Gridref: NY 14853 83071   FB Number: 10130  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Pillar seems to be upright now, the lean first logged in 2012 has been corrected. Original centre cap retained, deeply indented lettering. Rear sight hole sealed, other 3 open. First visit to my local pillar, located in a large sheep pasture giving extensive panoramic views. ***5th visit 22 Oct 2023 with Gail Fawcett. The pillar again has a definite lean to it.

Pillar TP6388©jonglew
Spider TP6388©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP6388©jonglew

23rd Dec 2018  12:15  by rupertal

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

15th Sep 2018  17:59  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Visited with P61 and Brunshaw,we walked up from track SE of pillar passing reservoir on the way up.Off to The Tower Fish Bar in Lockerbie next for Haggis & Chips.

Approach
Trig
Panoramic

15th Sep 2018  17:59  by painterman61

FB Number: 10130  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Good views here could see criffel to the sw trig in vgc

trig ©painterman61

22nd Jul 2017  12:00  by blackboot29

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

29th Apr 2017  15:16  by agentmancuso

FB Number: 10130  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Simple from SE. Didn't notice any tilt.

27th Jan 2017  14:30  by Mickandkim

FB Number: 10130  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Great view before the clouds came. From east bend in road

13th Jun 2016  12:20  by dal

FB Number: 10130  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Clearly this has been made vertical again. Nice view point.

10th Aug 2015  21:55  by vegibagger

FB Number: 10130  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

late evening trig overlooking Lockerbie with post to the south

trig ©vegibagger
fb ©vegibagger
top ©vegibagger

25th Sep 2014  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NY 14855 83062   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

21st Sep 2014  10:42  by wrose

Gridref: NY 14854 83064   FB Number: 10130  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Nothing really to add to previous visit reports other than to confirm that it is still there and in good condition. Seemed pretty upright to me too.

10130 The Hass The Pillar (and Post).
10130 The Hass Flush Bracket.
10130 The Hass Plug.

5th Jul 2014  13:32  by coinea

Gridref: NY 14854 83065   FB Number: 10130  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Fabulous views. Having now read previous logs, the pillar did not seem to be leaning much to me. Ground looks different from previous photos too--has it been straightened? Also, a mini pillar has now appeared near the trig. It does not seem to be in any previous photos. It has a central metal pipe showing at the top of it.

10130 The Hass
Hass pillar and mini-me

14th Jun 2013  14:30  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: 10130  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Parked beside an old builder's yard, up the lane, over a farm-gate and onwards & upwards, to find the 'Leaning Pillar of Lockerbie' surrounded by contented sheep. A fine place to get some exercise & fresh air on my long drive from Southampton to Perthshire.

31st May 2012  18:10  by CJO

Gridref: NY 14854 83064   FB Number: 10130  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

used as a rubbing post by livestock

10130 toppling

8th May 2012  10:50  by edfielden

Gridref: NY 14851 83065   FB Number: 10130  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Approached from easterly direction along a farm track. Met two of the farmers on a quad bike at the gate who were very happy to let me walk up to the summit even though there were cattle grazing nearby with their young. Grassy summit with bare earth round the pillar. Since the last logged visit this pillar has developed a pronounced lean to the west and shall henceforth be known as The Leaning Pillar of Lockerbie! Has it had a meeting with a cow using it as a scratching post? It has also been the victim of some scratched graffiti. FB faces E, W sighthole plugged, all others open. Original top with sunken letters, covered in bird poo. Position logged from GPS device accurate to ±5m.

10130 - Pillar Looking NW, showing the pronounced lean ©edfielden
10130 - Top Covered in bird plop ©edfielden
10130 - Flush bracket ©edfielden
10130 - Trig pose! With added lean... ©edfielden

22nd Aug 2008  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: 10130  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

10130
10130
10130

5th Jun 2008  17:18  by clochandighter

Gridref: NY 14853 83065   FB Number: 10130  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

HISTORY: Pillar completed 27th July 1958 costing £19.18s.0d. Computed for triangulation as secondary station NY29/9 within the Lockerbie block during 1959. Levelled for height to Class 2 precision also in 1959. Last maintained by the OS in September 1968. SITE VISIT: Approached from southeast. Tight parking in entrance at NY152828 taking care not to block farm access points. Followed farm track to west for 200m, through gate then upwards to summit of Quhytewollen Hill. Open grazing top overlooking Lockerbie. Pillar in good condition. Spider retains OS cap with deep indented lettering. Flush bracket faces east, compass measurement 82°. Vented through three sight holes, (right) north face still plugged, bolt blocked with debris. Panoramic outlook includes view to Criffel.

10130 - The Hass pillar & FB

12th Nov 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: 10130  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, metal cap deep letters, pasture, nice view

Montaged by JRouse ©peregrinus

20th May 2004  19:30  by fasgadh

Gridref: NY 14862 83070   FB Number: 10130  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Hill above Lockerbie, easily accessed through a path across the golf course and up through runnable woodland. Intact, but top hidden under stones that were obviously used as a bird perch. The plug was painted blue, probably with sheep marker.

The Hass Bits.. Top has a wee cairn
The Hass
The Hass