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30th Jul 2023  12:22  by Ian Robinson

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

Got permission from the pleasant lady. Go over the metal gate and not the wooden fence.

14th Jun 2023  14:35  by mralrule

Gridref: SE 21400 15610   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Whilst out benchmarking in the area

12th May 2023  14:10  by Kevlar

FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

1st trig of today's hike. After reading previous posts, I knocked on the farmhouse (the newer smaller building before you reach the big house). The guy who answered seemed nonplussed but granted me permission to visit the pillar. Reasonable enough visit, nothing too exciting.

24th Mar 2023  20:12  by Dirtymiller

FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Right besides the farm house. Don’t be afraid to give the friendly farmer a knock. He was ver accommodating.

©Dirtymiller
©Dirtymiller

15th Jan 2023  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

The Heights S1778 from GR: SE 21548 15363. Permission from farmhouse.

4th Nov 2022  10:55  by vegibagger

FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Just south of the farmhouse with permission from farmer, during snatched hour before visit to HMP Wakefield

25th Aug 2022  13:25  by Foxy

FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited three trig points during an eight mile hike starting from Lepton and never straying to far from what is probably the most prominent trig point in the area - Emley Moor. This was the second and it is easily seen alongside the farm house as you approach. The lady of the farm was already outside and kindly allowed me to visit the trig point. It is in generally good condition and retains the original centre for the spider. Reasonable views.

Flush bracket ©Foxy
The spider ©Foxy
The pillar ©Foxy
The pillar & farmhouse ©Foxy
Me & the trig ©Foxy

30th Jun 2022  12:54  by MikeG

FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

As others, drove up to the farm and knocked on the door and the kind lady escorted me around the side of the house to where the pillar is situated. Pillar is in good shape but could do with a lick of paint. The lady said the Boy Scouts used to come up regularly and paint it but not for some time now. Whatever happened to Bob a Job week eh?

The Trig Pillar ©MikeG
Flush Bracket ©MikeG

21st May 2022  16:04  by MickSan

FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

©MickSan
©MickSan

21st Aug 2021  17:30  by The Trudges

FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Drove up to farm spoke with Brian the farmer who owns the farm with his brother. He kindly let us visit the trig that's situated next to his house and also took time out to show our grandson his 3 month old calfs and also showed us round his farm yard. Trig in great condition with good views off in all directions and still retains all its metal work

Flush Bracket ©The Trudges
View from spider towards farm house©The Trudges
Spider ©The Trudges
Trig

9th Oct 2020  17:40  by dharris

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9th Oct 2020  17:30  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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6th May 2020  13:25  by David Tipton

Gridref: SE 21399 15621   FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Access granted from owner, although he said my timing during covid wasn't the best, which was understanble. Quick photos taken, great views, similar to nearby roundabout trig.

22nd Dec 2019  12:50  by eon

Gridref: SE 21401 15618   FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

(1638) Drove up to the farm, and met with the lady of the house - "Are you here for the trig-point?" Permission freely given to visit, and we both made our way to the pillar. As it's very close to the house, they are grateful when people ask. A nice chat ensued, and she even took photos of me at the pillar as well. Apparently the pillar was adopted by the local scout group, but they no longer bother with it. Pillar history: Built on the 10th of May 1937, at a cost of £4 14s 6d. Last maintained by the OS in October of 1985.

Pillar. ©eon
FB S1778 ©eon
Top. ©eon

19th Dec 2019  21:35  by Barry Parr

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

Very nice farmers wife showed us to the site just in front of the farm house

30th Sep 2019  15:00  by vanburen

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As luck would have it I didn't have to knock on the door as the lady was outside and made me very welcome and even took my photo with it. Splendid views and location plus a very friendly sheepdog. Great visit.

©vanburen

11th Aug 2019  13:00  by robinhood

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1/2 On a visit to Huddersfield, took in Castle Hill which was great for the surrounding views. Asked for permission at the farm and it was readily given. The lady took me down the side of the house and there it was, a couple of yards away in the corner of the field next to their garden. The dog was friendly too. Good views to W.

21st Oct 2018  14:19  by Pritch227

FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

permission granted no problem.

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21st Oct 2018  14:19  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

farmer very kindly let us visit this one

©WuzzerL

28th Sep 2018  17:30  by Thomas David Whitaker

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

Pillar just a yard away from farmhouse garden. Chatted to very friendly and obliging farmer who gave permission and met the equally friendly dog. Great examples to the farming fraternity of how to engage with the public, (man and dog.) A good place to see Saddleworth Moor with a saddle profile and other Pennine features.

17th Feb 2018  12:46  by bettyb

Gridref: SE 21400 15600   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

10th Oct 2017  13:08  by asbown

Gridref: SE 21402 15631   FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

asked at farm and no problems.

18th Sep 2017  14:00  by Andy West

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

9th Apr 2017  12:23  by Lost Lad

Gridref: SE 21401 15622   FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up the drive to be met by a very friendly sheepdog that sat tight alongside me whilst I made a fuss of him. Owner was at work in her garden and seemed quite knowledgeable about trig pillars. After a very friendly chat permission was happily given to enter the field and visit the trig. Pillar is in good condition with metal cap and indented lettering. Good views of Victoria Tower to the west. Extra point awarded for the friendly welcome.

17th Sep 2016  14:37  by slateloose

Gridref: SE 21400 15600   FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up drive from main road. Asked permission from the nice lady at the farm, who showed us round the side of the house to trig point. Great views over to Holme Moss and Castle hill. The owner also ask us if we liked plums to help ourselves to as many as we would like.

10th Aug 2016  11:13  by srichy20

Gridref: SE 21401 15619   FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Drive up to the Farm. met hy the new Tennant and gave my speach. Nice guy took me to it and turned off the electric fence. Nice bloke.

14th Jan 2016  12:50  by delarever

Gridref: SE 21407 15617   FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Knocked at farm door after driving up to location, but no reply although there were 2 cars parked outside.

The Heights

14th Nov 2015  00:00  by rupertal

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12th Oct 2015  11:45  by tigger4242

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Pillar in good shape. Had a great chat with the very friendly farmer. He was very interested to know about the pillar. He Has been farming there since 1959 with his brother.

©tigger4242

15th Feb 2014  16:05  by CJO

Gridref: SE 21404 15616   FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

All intact. Drove up to the farm yard to be met by a very friendly farmer who was very bemused as we explained the hobby. Trig bagging 101 was countered with the problems of dung dispersal in very wet conditions which was building up rapidly in the barn.

The Heights

17th Jan 2014  13:37  by PDB

FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Drove up to farm.No answer at house, couldn`t find anyone round farm yard. Just a friendly sheepdog. Nipped over to trig and left. Nice views.

31st Dec 2013  13:00  by davey and emsy

FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

knocked on door for permission but no answer so bagged it quickly and left.

©davey and emsy

31st May 2013  08:32  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Cycled track to house. Permission to visit readily given - even offered use of loo! Chat about cycling and YHA.

27th Nov 2011  10:20  by painterman61

FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked on main road stode up main drive and round back of house like Liam gallacher to this one.Trig is surounded by eectric fence vgc metal cap shallow lettering limited views.

trig ©painterman61
Site ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61

19th Aug 2011  09:22  by jamiekeighley

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Asked permission due to trig being so close to house. Granted by friendly farmer, who was curious about trigpointing. Great place to live with nice views.

©jamiekeighley

16th Aug 2011  10:00  by tommo

FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

(18)walked up drive to farmhouse and asked permission to visit pillar which is located in front garden, permission granted . excellent views.

12th Mar 2011  12:18  by THE SNAPPERS

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in the area so decided to go for this,approached from totally wrong side,no one around so went down side of house to bag this.

14th Nov 2010  10:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SE 21400 15618   FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Farmer at house very friendly and allowed us to access trig.

18th Jun 2010  16:14  by Triggers

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Approached via driveway but stopped couple of hundred yards short of house. Tris is actually visable as soon as you enter the driveway

26th May 2010  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SE 21401 15623   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Farmer at house very friendly and allowed me to access trig.

10th May 2010  16:06  by PeteBoggs

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 2/10

Tried down the driveway but house fully occupied so chickened out.Then tried through trees to side/rear of house bot couldn't find it.Will return when I'm feeling braver

23rd Dec 2008  13:00  by splash

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

Drove down the farm track till I could see the trig then bottled going any further

1st Jan 2008  10:30  by wrose

Gridref: SE 21402 15616   FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

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

12th Nov 2006  01:00  by Trigger

FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

28th Aug 2006  13:57  by dpeberdy

FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Driving over from Greetland to The Yorkshire Sculpture Park (via Emley Moor Mast) we stopped off and visited this Trig. Met the house owner as we walked up the drive so got permission to visit. Great views - a lovely place to live! 236m. Me, Tee

Camera balanced on a fence post! A house right behind the camera, but a fabulous view over the wall!

30th Apr 2006  15:00  by MAC.HAWK

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I'd be lying if I said I actually 'tigged the trig'. Went down the driveway to get a decent photo but decided not to pester the occupants today. Access via the woodland seems the best bet (or perhaps just go up and ask at the house!)

30th Apr 2006  15:00  by SUE-C

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3rd Oct 2005  20:47  by stonestreaker

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 2/10

OK so i chickened out after emerging from the woods in a suspicious manner... next time i'll just walk up the front drive bold as brass like you lot and bag it!

as far as i got

12th Jun 2005  10:22  by John Riley

FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

I approached this one via the footpath from the North and snook around the farm buildings to the side of the house. I couldn't see anyone about so climbed the wall to get the close up shots. Excellent condition.

The Heights View over the wall with house on left.
The Heights Looking SE over the wall.
The Heights Close up of trig looking NW.
The Heights Flush bracket.
The Heights View across the field, top of trig visible above wall top.

14th Mar 2005  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Farmer about - no problem with me visiting trig.

S1778
S1778
S1778

13th Jan 2005  12:04  by manonabike

Gridref: SE 21400 15600   FB Number: S1778  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

16th Oct 2004  13:40  by ted

FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visible from a short distance up the drive but the trig is situated directly in front of the farmhouse. There was noone about and, after waiting a while to see if anyone appeared so that I could ask permission, made a very quick visit via the field edge. If the owners read this - my apologies! Trig well looked after; painted white with plug intact.

The Heights trig

7th Feb 2004  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S1778  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc, metal cap shallow letters, corner of field in front of house

28th Feb 2000  13:40  by vegibagger

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30th anniversay of surviving 300 shotgun pellets in the belly from 9 feet across the landing. Nice peaceful anniversary. At this time 1970 I was prob still under sedation following life saving surgery. Numerologically this is also my son Jamie's 79th birthday trig. I'll be long gone before 1/7/2078!!

3rd Jan 1986  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Pillar looked good from a distance but chickened out from close approach due to proximity to house