TP5541 - Purbeck

Grid reference :	SY 87649 80979
Type :	Pillar
Condition :	Slightly damaged
Flush Bracket Number :	S6102
Current use :	none
Historic use :	3rd order
Waypoint :	TP5541
County :	Dorset
Nearest town :	CORFE CASTLE

Nearby trigpoints, placenames  There are 13 photos for this trigpoint (view album). This trigpoint: Is ranked joint 1534th with 11 other trigs (more). Has a mean score of 6.68/10 (from 22 logged visits) Was First logged: 8th Mar 1997 Was Last logged: 6th Dec 2012 Of the 22 logged visits, 4 recorded a location and of these.... All were within 92m The average error was 49m The closest was 2m	[Zoom In/Out] [Hide Labels] [Hide Caches]
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Selection of photos for this Pillar. ©Glaslyn ©Glaslyn By raypool By raypool ©TreeHouse By kevjtrig See 7 more in the album.

Logged Visits:

6th Dec 2012  14:00  by Lathama

FB Number: S6102  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

There is a large chunk of concrete missing from one side of the pillar and several smaller chunks also. The pillar stands on a small concrete plinth, visible at grass level. There is an asphalt plug replacement. No significant white paint noted. South sighthole closed but others open. Rain closing in so views not brilliant.

16th Apr 2011  15:32  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SY 87600 80900   FB Number: S6102  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Scond time lucky as range walks close last time in the area. Visit to Tyneham before and Lulworth after for a pleasant day. Pillar good with nice vista.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

6th Nov 2010  12:30  by splash

FB Number: S6102  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

went for a coastal walk taking in the trig point along the way. A lovely warm November day

6th Nov 2010  12:30  by gowrie

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

With Splash - amazing views on clear day

29th Jul 2010  10:30  by hdke

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

4th Apr 2010  16:29  by raypool

FB Number: S6102  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

21st Feb 2009  11:34  by Frenziedfrog

Gridref: SY 87650 80987   FB Number: S6102  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Great location on the Range walk. Fabulous spring weather (for once) and plenty of grand views.

31st Aug 2007  18:00  by PHMB

FB Number: S6102  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

I would think Whiteway hill more descriptive of the location.

Purbeck S6102
Purbeck S6102

10th Jul 2007  18:10  by Clanfield Rambler

Gridref: SY 87648 80977   FB Number: S6102  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Pillar had a chunk missing out of the side. Asphalt plug. Good views, lovely walk from car park. It was weekend so walks were open.

©Clanfield Rambler

13th Apr 2007  14:54  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Interesting walk around Tyneham - Dartford Warbler nearby.

10th Mar 2007  15:45  by dal

FB Number: S6102  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Great day. Great views. As saginanivalis says there is a significant chip on one of the edges - merits 'Slightly damaged'.

17th Feb 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S6102  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

chipped halfway down, but sound. asphalt plug, too hazy to make best of view, but a nice area. Access via track from viewpoint 1mi to E - closed by MoD most weekdays and the odd weekend. Lulworth Range Walks website still had 2006 info when I checked before visiting.

16th Sep 2006  17:01  by crescentccc

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

In the gunnery range NW of Tyneham. Photo not to hand at present

18th Jul 2006  17:10  by Rhayader_wanderer

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

Range walks were closed so a frustrating distance view only

21st May 2006  16:45  by maurice

FB Number: S6102  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Good views to Portland.

27th Dec 2005  13:21  by TreeHouse

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

Cold north wind, ooh my frozen face. Access only when the Range Walks are open - unusually open on a Tuesday, but that's because its the Christmas Holidays.

Pillar with Povington Hill in the background ©TreeHouse

26th Sep 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

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

"Firing Range Keep Out", just a recce really, so I did. Monday probably not a good day to visit. From subsequent reearch Feb07: Lulworth Range Walks and Tyneham Village are open to the public every weekend from 09.00am Saturday until 07.30pm Sunday (a few exceptions - see website http://www.twinning.org.uk/range_walks.htm

16th Aug 2004  07:47  by Managra

FB Number: S6102  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Stunning view. Tarmac plug

1st Aug 2004  14:05  by martin

Gridref: SY 87600 80900   FB Number: S6102  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Wonderful walk from Whiteway Hill Car Park. Army boys have kindly left a picnic table on Flowers Barrow!

27th Mar 2004  03:50  by Pyoung1s

FB Number: S6102  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Updated flush bracket number

20th Mar 2004  13:00  by kevjtrig

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

Visited with gale force winds and very low visibility. Only accessible when the Lulworth Range walks are open. The lack of damage is surprising with the amount of shredded metal around, and even the odd tank shell. Visit on a clear day for (I'm sure)excellent views of Tyneham and the Dorset Coast.

Trig, tent and path markers (useful today).


A tank shell lying by the side of the road nearby.
Whiteway hill on a better day, viewed from Worbarrow Tout.

8th Mar 1997  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S6102  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Next to a handy bench.