TP2034 - Castle Hill Sandal Magna

Grid reference :	SE 33714 18168
Type :	Pillar
Condition :	Destroyed
Flush Bracket Number :	S3895
Current use :	none
Historic use :	Secondary
Waypoint :	TP2034
County :	West Yorkshire
Nearest town :	WAKEFIELD

Nearby trigpoints, placenames  There are 13 photos for this trigpoint (view album). This trigpoint: Is ranked joint 4819th with 37 other trigs (more). Has a mean score of 5.63/10 (from 27 logged visits) Was First logged: 20th Apr 2003 Has never been found intact Was Last logged: 9th Apr 2013 Of the 27 logged visits, 2 recorded a location and of these.... All were within 69m The average error was 38m The closest was 8m

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Selection of photos for this Pillar. By fitzydan By peregrinus By asbown By haighr01 By John Riley See 8 more in the album.

Logged Visits:

9th Apr 2013  12:08  by fitzydan

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

trig gone but great views

The view

30th Sep 2012  15:42  by Triggers

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

very impressive place. Plenty of information boards aabout

13th Apr 2012  19:30  by peregrinus

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

Sunset after rain, nice place. My GPS put it on edge of ramparts of Sandal Castle although reviewing the 1960s photo it looks more central. Obviously a fair bit of new stonework since then.

My GPS reckoned the trig was where this flat bit now is

26th Jan 2012  13:55  by asbown

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

nice place,no trig.

27th Nov 2011  14:12  by painterman61

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

Nice place shame about the trig

19th Mar 2011  12:30  by Keefley

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

2nd Feb 2011  15:20  by delarever

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

4th Sep 2010  14:00  by haighr01

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

Took my daughter and really enjoyed the visit. Lack of trig not important due to castle remains taking precedence. Good view of Woolley Edge, Emley (and Black Hill beyond). Interesting view of Calder ox-bow I have never seen before.

I\'m the King of the Castle..

23rd Aug 2010  12:30  by PeteBoggs

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

High score for a missing trig because of the wonderful location

4th Jul 2010  16:25  by davey and emsy

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

4th Jul 2010  16:25  by davey

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

5th Apr 2010  15:42  by Rachel-C

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

24th Jan 2010  14:12  by craftinessa

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

A lovely spot, worth a visit even though the trig's missing.

24th Jan 2010  14:12  by swampysean

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

10th Apr 2009  13:46  by John Riley

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

Great place, very interesting. Quieter today than it was in 1460. Great views across to Pugneys Country Park & lake. Nice little Visitor Centre.

Castle Hill Sandal Magna View of the keep,the trig used to be on top. Nice daffodils.
Castle Hill Sandal Magna View from the top across to the lake at Pugneys.
Castle Hill Sandal Magna View of the keep and castle ruins.©John Riley
Castle Hill Sandal Magna Photo taken from the catalogue at the Visitor Centre showing trig in situ in the 1960s (mentioned by ted, see below).

25th Jan 2009  18:22  by melch

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

23rd Jan 2009  17:40  by PDB

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

Don`t usualy bother with missing trigs but this site is worth a visit.Good views and that was in the dark ! Might come back for a look in daylight.

28th Dec 2008  15:35  by splash

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

One of three while out doing some shopping. Have been here before around the mid to late 90's when the trig was probably still there.

20th Feb 2008  11:55  by wrose

Gridref: SE 33722 18170   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 0/10

An after the event logging from a visit prior to finding this site.

28th May 2007  13:30  by MAC.HAWK

FB Number: S3895  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 6/10

Good view over Pugney's from the viewing platform. Toilets and refreshments avalaible at the adjacent visitors centre.

10th Apr 2006  19:52  by Griefmiester

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

GPS would suggest it was located on top of castle tower, under what is now a viewing platform - nice area and views.

7th Apr 2006  10:50  by mickandshane

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

We knew the trig was gone but the mound and ruins are well worth a visit anyway.

22nd Jan 2006  14:31  by Spuds Crew

Gridref: SE 33700 18100   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 10/10

I am sure it was here when I was at school

1st Nov 2005  23:05  by Rhayader_wanderer

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

A worthwhile missing and better view than many that still exist in the area.

31st Dec 2004  12:00  by iainmac

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

19th Jun 2004  12:45  by ted

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

A wooden viewing platform now occupies the site. Theres an album of photos at the Visitor Centre one of which (1960s) shows the trig on the top of the Keep.

View from where the trig used to be.
Benchmark on Sandal Magna church.

20th Apr 2003  19:30  by Morseman

FB Number: None  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 6/10

The castle has had work done on it recently, there is a viewing platform where the pillar should be, and a visitors centre. Worth a visit even though the pillar has gone.