Logged Visits:

16th Jan 2025  19:06  by Trigobsession

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Misty so no view. Nice easy parking

30th Jun 2024  13:30  by eddyr

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

Approached from Wansdyke path. Over gate, quite overgrown field at the time. Interesting area, lots of ancient tracks. Shame about the motorbikes, otherwise a nice spot for a circular walk from the car park to the West

©eddyr

25th Jan 2024  12:46  by slateloose

Gridref: SU 02900 66800   FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walked from car park along the Wansdyke Path to the the gate and track which to the east of the trig point field. It's easy to access the field and walk across to the trig. Great views, no livestock in field today

9th Dec 2023  12:24  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Pulled over into track on east side of road about a mile north west of the A361. Pillar visible from the road on hilltop just north of the clump of trees with a couple of masts beyond. Fairly pleasant walk along track and uphill to picturesque knoll of beech trees. Windy day, made a terrific sound blowing through the trees. Over gate into sheep pasture to get to pillar. Good views. Cap missing. Sheep usually run off when they see someone nearby but these ones all came towards me. Probably expected to be fed. They were using the pillar as a scratching post. Base exposed, possibly from erosion and lots of sheep wearing away the soil.

Morgan’s Hill Flush plate
Morgan’s Hill View south showing missing cap
Morgan’s Hill View north with curious sheep
Morgan’s Hill View east
Morgan’s Hill View west, sheep stood up and came over

20th Aug 2023  13:40  by Bergen

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

5th Jul 2023  11:27  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up via the Wansdyke, easy access via two gates. Having walked both Hadrian’s Wall and Offa’s Dyke, this is a seriously impressive and well comparable earthwork - the effort to construct it with only manual equipment! Suspect trig field has been incorporated into the adjacent nature reserve as it’s a lovely wildflower meadow this year. Great all round views on a beautiful sunny morning; trig in good condition if base very exposed, and centre open.

10th Apr 2023  14:30  by Cboz

Gridref: SU 02900 66800   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Lovely views easy to find. Parked in a layby and walked up the hill to the small wooded area. Over the fence to bag the trig.

©Cboz

20th Mar 2023  12:57  by trignerd

Gridref: SU 02968 66871   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at Smallgrain, walked up Wansdyke. The trig is visible on the other side of the dyke and easily accessed through a gap in the dyke which is still quite an obstacle after 1500 years.

©trignerd

5th Feb 2023  10:23  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Caught first Sunday bus from Avebury to Devizes then walking back via Wansdyke. Accessed trig from north east via gate and over low fence.

Morgans Hill Trig Point ©Bridgeman
Morgans Hill Trig Point FB ©Bridgeman

20th Sep 2022  15:05  by Duncan68

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

©Duncan68
©Duncan68
©Duncan68

20th Aug 2022  15:48  by Ande1865

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

6th Aug 2022  14:38  by Sifromgosport

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

Viewed from road. Hope to visit soon

24th Apr 2022  21:10  by Mr Calum B Thornton

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

19th Apr 2022  11:01  by pricklyangelduo

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Fabulous views all round

©pricklyangelduo

11th Apr 2022  12:03  by michael_hume6

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

We jumped the fence to go and have a look but I’m not sure if your allowed in this field

13th Mar 2022  13:37  by Helenb123

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Morgan’s Hill
Morgan’s hill

14th Feb 2022  11:36  by Griefmiester

Gridref: SU 02967 66874   FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Second time lucky for this one, a few years ago it was toppled and in a field of oil seed rape, returned today, parking to the W in the cark park, then along the obvious paths. Pillar in good condition, good to see it back up. views good today. Several Red Kites around.

Morgans Hill

19th Dec 2021  12:03  by CJO

Gridref: SU 02972 66881   FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Cap missing. Reportedly recerected on site. Base looks intact. Misty.

Pillar

4th Jun 2021  18:30  by Boneychest

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Looks like it’s been swiped by a tractor on one face. Approached from the car park WNW of the trig and jumped the fence (and dyke) in the NW corner of the field - should have continued on the path past the aerials, which is how I returned.

The pillar Definite side-swipe scar
The flush bracket
The spider

31st May 2021  15:45  by andyrandom

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Pillar sits at the top of a field containing a tall and healthy crop of grass and thistles. Easily reached from picnic point car park to the west - track leads right round past the masts to two gates into the field. (In late May, I suggest using the second one.) Decent view from pillar; better ones from track.

2nd May 2021  15:45  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SU 02900 66800   FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked at CP then up track till past masts then there is a gate for easy access

31st Dec 2020  15:30  by pljg

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

As others have said, it's now been untoppled. Spotted on a walk along the Wansdyke.

22nd Nov 2020  13:20  by beemerboxer1

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lovely walk on Morgans Hill. Trig. is in good condition. Great views from up here.

Beemerboxer1 at the trig. ©beemerboxer1
©beemerboxer1
©beemerboxer1

6th Sep 2020  11:37  by BRISTOLIAN

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Glad it’s now back upright and standing. Enjoyed the hike here today.

BRISTOLIAN visits pillar. ©BRISTOLIAN

6th Sep 2020  11:37  by graham&linda

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited with BRISTOLIAN. Very nice views all around.

20th Jul 2020  17:07  by Normbruh

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

NO LONGER TOPPLED! Looks like it has been dragged out the mud and reerected quite recently!

Upright selfie! ©Normbruh
Flush bracket ©Normbruh
Views ©Normbruh

20th Jun 2020  16:53  by Andy West

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

10th May 2020  09:55  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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

13th Mar 2020  15:06  by Two Dogs and an Awning

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

Bagged on a 19 mile circuit from Devizes as part of my Walk 2020 Miles challenge. Approached from the Wansdyke Path.

©Two Dogs and an Awning
©Two Dogs and an Awning

11th Mar 2020  14:18  by blackboot29

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

Parked in a picnic area near to golf club and followed track up to pylons.Trig is toppled over but in good condition in middle of field on the right. My first visit to a toppled trig!

17th Feb 2020  15:26  by Normbruh

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

Although the pillar has toppled, it’s not in bad condition and the views definitely make up for it. Ran down the road past the golf course, hopped the wire fence and headed straight up, really easy to find and almost 360 views

Pillar with view

29th Dec 2019  15:25  by 21qazxsw

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

Parked at Smallgrain Picnic Area to the W of the trig, then walked up. I accessed the field at point 'A' in the attached aerial pic, and exited at points 'B' and 'C'. Much easier access via 'B' and 'C'. No crops in the field at this time of the year. I left a 2p coin in the centre tube for the next visitor to find.

the trig with Furze Knoll in the background
the trig with the two masts in the background
bottom bolt is now below ground level
aerial pic from Google Maps

14th Jul 2019  17:32  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SU 02969 66881   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Toppled  Score: 6/10

Field cropped so no trouble getting to it. Small bird going frantic, think it must have been nesting in trig or the mound somewhere!

Morgans Hill Toppled trig on mound, FB not visible.
Morgans Hill No OS cap, think a bird was nesting inside...

31st Mar 2017  13:15  by DeniseMc

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

Sadly toppled and flush bracket hidden. Rescue party needed! On pinnacle of soil within cropped field. No badger sett apparent.

11th Feb 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SU 02971 66879   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

30th Sep 2016  12:44  by G1ANQ

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

Toppled so couldnt see the FB to record it. Starting to get hilly now! And this is only no5 out of 10 planned for today.

TP
TP with aerials in background

30th Jun 2016  09:50  by Dusty

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

Pillar
Spider

17th Apr 2016  14:22  by kingabunyip

FB Number: HIDDE  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

On its side, cant see the plate

24th Nov 2015  16:30  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Toppled  Score: 6/10

Remains firmly embedded in the earth, although could see some badger holes around it in the fading light. Later, to the County Ground: Swindon Town 2-1 Walsall (last minute winner, phew!), all against the run of play & probably undeserved. I loved it!

31st Mar 2015  10:36  by g4wsb

Gridref: SU 02966 66883   FB Number: S2501  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

G/2m ssb Easy walk from west track towards masts.Not see plate trig lying on it.

©g4wsb
©g4wsb

12th Jun 2014  11:30  by edfielden

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

Approximate time. Pillar believed hiding 120m into field of 5ft high oil seed rape crop. Got no closer than the edge of the field. Further details and photos to follow...

28th Jun 2013  20:15  by Boid

Gridref: SU 02969 66886   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Toppled  Score: 8/10

Splendid views. Toppled pillar marooned in a sea of wheat. Flush bracket not visible

2nd Mar 2013  15:12  by monkeystuff

Gridref: SU 02972 66878   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Toppled  Score: 7/10

The badgers are claiming this as a trophy! It is advisable to tread carefully so as to avoid the odd twisted ankle.

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27th Dec 2011  12:55  by dal

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

No change. FB not visible. Nice to see the lower Bolt.

The lower bolt
The toppled pillar

23rd Jul 2011  17:30  by cmb1953

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 6/10

Unreachable sadly due to field of crops and no time to walk around field to look for a better path across.

31st Dec 2010  00:00  by Nekyram

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Toppled  Score: 6/10

28th Jun 2010  00:00  by pete37038

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

Trig is in danger of vanishing if the ground is burrowed under it anymore, get this one while you can !!

Morgans Hill Morgans Hill©pete37038
what lies beneath ! Morgans Hill©pete37038
Not long for this world... Morgans Hill©pete37038

21st Apr 2010  12:38  by jonglew

Gridref: SU 02962 66875   FB Number: S2501  Condition: Toppled  Score: 6/10

Have to give this a 6 as it's my local tig and can see my house (just) from here. But more than that there's Cherhill, Salisbury Plain and no end of lovely views. Toppling of this trigs goes to show the power of badgers! Interesting to see what's under a trig. ***Revisited 12 Jan 2013 with son and nephew in attempt to roll pillar so that FB was visible. Plan was to dig away at one side to facillitate a roll, but wet miserable day so after digging a little to determine on which side FB was located decided to postpone to a dry day later in year. Photo indicates where FB is.

Pillar TP4923©jonglew

26th Feb 2010  12:10  by Phil Kay

Gridref: SU 02970 66881   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Toppled  Score: 6/10

Parked in the picnic area car park about a mile away, and walked the path up to Furze Knoll woods. Trig is toppled over with the flush bracket face down in the mud. Good views over the hills and down towards Calne.

Morgans Hill Trig Toppled trig with Furze Knoll woods to the south.©Phil Kay

22nd Oct 2009  13:56  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SU 02968 66873   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

Return visit half expected this to be moved by farmer but it is still recumbent in its place.

©Glaslyn

20th Mar 2009  14:47  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

Rode up access track. Sorry sight. However, good views.

12th Jul 2008  14:46  by Glaslyn

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

Just a visit to take some photos,gives an insight as to what lies beneath!

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

16th Jun 2008  20:15  by Trigger

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

Toppled, now lying on its side!

17th May 2008  16:00  by PHMB

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walked up from car park on the Calne road to the west. Stands in the middle of a field on a bit of a mound. With foundations exposed it looks as though it has been moved a little. However pillar is in good condition, and it may be burrow under it just gives that impression. Plug is missing hole unfilled.

11th Dec 2007  11:29  by tom

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

The pillar is situated on top of a badger sett in a field littered with flint; a young crop has just broken through the surface. Part of the foundations are standing proud of ground level, it lacks a cap or plug and has FB S2501. The site was reached from a picnic site a little to the west by way of the Wansdyke, passing through a nature reserve en route. To the southwest it overlooks a golf course and the Civil War battlefield of Roundway Down; Salisbury Plain is on the skyline. To the west it overlooks Melksham and the flat farm land of West Wiltshire to the southern Cotswolds on the horizon. Cherhill Monument, Oldbury and the meanders of the scarp line are to the north. To the east the line of a Roman road heads towards Silbury Hill nestling in the downs. To the southeast the Wansdyke earthwork heads towards the Pewsey Downs in the mist. Trig visited as part of a lovely walk that included North Down, Cherhill Monument and Calstone Down.

2nd Dec 2007  14:00  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SU 02960 66870   FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Pleasant summit with good views.We walked in from S hoping to miss the showers .Badger sett under the pillar(pretty sure entrances are too big for rabbits ,and the pooh all around is not rabbit either!).The Beech trees nearby provided cover from the rain but it can still be quite an exposed hill .

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

22nd Nov 2007  00:00  by Tonyht

Gridref: SU 02950 66850   FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Easy to locate and access, with outstanding views. Visited while walking Mid-Wilts way. This is a retrospective log and condition of pillar was good at time of visit.

17th Aug 2007  09:40  by bluebeard

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

fields of gold and balls of white, and darkness when descends the night

17th Jun 2006  16:21  by Dodders

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Superb views from trigpoint. Pillar in good condition but cap is missing.

©Dodders
©Dodders
©Dodders
©Dodders

17th Jun 2006  16:21  by AnnRACS

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lovely clear day. Great view. Combined this with a long walk.

7th Jun 2006  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

S2501
S2501
S2501

18th May 2006  10:30  by Lydford Locators

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Cap missing and concerned by the undermining of the local rabbits.

morgans hill showing undermining ©Lydford Locators
morgans hill missing cap ©Lydford Locators

12th May 2006  12:01  by Zr7

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

12th May 2006  12:00  by freespirit1402

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Out caching and attempting to give myself a coronary on Morgans Hill and the Small grain cache so couldnt resist bagging this one. Thats 2 now!

Me at the trig looking ready to collapse ©freespirit1402

8th Feb 2006  21:45  by macroderma

Gridref: SU 02970 66875   FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Excellent views, steep walk No cap but vgc Local rabbit population is busy undermining it

Pillar, complete with rabbit tunnelling

3rd Feb 2006  15:00  by rhayader_wanderer

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Remnants of the grafitti remain but the beech stand had a complete cover of hoar frost today. Plenty of parking due West on the road and follow the fence line up.

19th Mar 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, no cap or plug, arable but fine view, oddly trig had been graffitti'd with the date 18/3/05, the day before my visit. W approach looks to be a good nature reserve

S2501 fb ©peregrinus
S2501 top ©peregrinus
S2501 trig (not my graffitti !) ©peregrinus

18th Aug 2004  12:58  by chips n ham

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

12th Jan 1997  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S2501  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Plug missing.