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TP2344 - Coldtown Beacon

Grid reference : NY 86447 88009 map 
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TP2344 Coldtown Beacon
Type :Pillar
Condition :Good Good condition
Flush Bracket Number :S6634
Current use :none
Historic use :3rd order
Waypoint :TP2344
County :Northumberland
Nearest town :HEXHAM

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There are 13 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 3112th with 26 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 6.00/10 (from 19 logged visits)
Was First logged: 26th Sep 1993
Was Last logged: 18th Aug 2012

Of the 19 logged visits,
3 recorded a location and of these....
All were within 27m
The average error was 10m
The closest was 2m

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Selection of photos for this Pillar.


©stan toon

By sheepsocks

By sheepsocks

By sheepsocks
S6634 - Coldtown Beacon
By Clochandighter
Admiring the view from the trigpoint
©teasel
See 7 more in the album.

Logged Visits:

Good condition 18th Aug 2012  14:42  by stan toon

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

Superb views over to Cross Fell and the other way to The Cheviots, drove right up to high point on road as red flag was not flying.

©stan toon


Good condition 2nd Jan 2011  14:35  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S6634  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Drove along road to it from east, but had to walk the last 300m as the road was impassable due to snow drifts



road access impassable due to the snow!


Good condition 24th Apr 2010  15:00  by Walker Dan

FB Number: S6634  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Nice easy drive by. Warm but hazy today so views not brilliant.


Good condition 7th Oct 2009  18:30  by rob godrer coed

FB Number: S6634  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Simple drive up to trig point. But what fantastic views of Northumberland in avery direction. Fantastic.


Good condition 31st Jul 2009  00:00  by Border Peat

FB Number: S6634  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

no flag drove up road few yards to trig

S6634©Border Peat


Good condition 8th Mar 2009  11:15  by ocean soul

FB Number: S6634  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Gates shut but no flags flying so decided to risk it.Parked at highest point.Short walk to the trig.Dismal day no views to speak of.


Good condition 5th Jul 2008  13:32  by coinea

Gridref: NY 86445 88007   FB Number: S6634  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 5th Jul 2008  13:31  by Clochandighter

Gridref: NY 86445 88007   FB Number: S6634  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Mapped as a Danger Area but no MoD presence on this dismal day. Parked at highpoint on road, very short walk to trig. Pillar in good condition. Spider centre plugged with tar. Flush bracket faces 79°, east. Vented through south sight hole. The pillar was completed on 14th October 1951 costing £15.0s.9d. In 1953 this pillar was computed for triangulation as tertiary station NY86/T18 in the Hexham block. The flush bracket was levelled for height also in 1953. The pillar was last maintained by the OS in December 2000. Views limited by poor weather on the day. Photographed 5/07/2008, GRP.

S6634 - Coldtown Beacon pillar & FB
S6634 - Coldtown Beacon my faithful carriage awaits.


Good condition 11th Jun 2008  14:30  by PHMB

FB Number: S6634  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Lonely spot on moorland minor road. Army danger area but flag not flying. No sign of pillar having been painted. Plug missing, asphalt filled.


Good condition 18th Apr 2008  18:40  by Bergfuehrer

FB Number: S6634  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Northumberland. Yes, the gates on this rough road are a pain if you are in a car on your own! Tarmac plug.


Good condition 2nd Mar 2007  08:15  by Pyoung1s

FB Number: S6634  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 7th Jun 2004  15:20  by fasgadh

Gridref: NY 86474 88007   FB Number: S6634  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Drive up, in the ranges, but open today. Short walk for a view of Redesdale. Gates a pain. Concrete plug replacement. Painted lady fluttering by

Coldtown Beacon Metal
Coldtown Beacon


Good condition 29th Oct 2003  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S6634  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

No red flags flying; no-one about.

S6634


Slightly damaged 23rd Sep 2003  13:02  by teasel

FB Number: S6634  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Nice easy one by the side of a road. Plug has been tarmac'ed up.

The flush bracket
Admiring the view from the trigpoint ©teasel


Good condition 23rd Sep 2003  13:02  by The Peak Plodders

FB Number: S6634  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Great views, didn;t have to walk far to this one.


Good condition 16th Nov 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S6634  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, resin plug, wide view - rdside heather summit, fine view


Good condition 5th Apr 2000  13:01  by jimmy

FB Number: S6634  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 26th Jun 1997  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S6634  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 26th Sep 1993  06:42  by andyc

FB Number: S6634  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Next to Shell launching area for Otterburn Range. No firing today though.




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