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26th Apr 2024  12:25  by mralrule

Gridref: SE 33740 10220   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

14th Apr 2024  11:37  by peregrinus

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Quick revisit, here for the nearby Buried Block

11th Oct 2022  20:10  by The Trudges

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Surface Block
Buried block ©The Trudges
Top©The Trudges

11th Oct 2022  20:03  by MickSan

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©MickSan

20th Nov 2021  08:58  by painterman61

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Very easy find just lifted the pre cut turf rod type.

site ©painterman61
block ©painterman61
Rod ©painterman61

30th Oct 2021  13:45  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SE 33700 10200   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy find roadside

31st Aug 2021  11:52  by jonglew

Gridref: SE 33742 10234   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked on the verge next to it. Used OS sketch as a guide where to prod... first or second stab in tell-tale depression hit the block. Then dug out a square divot to reveal the rod-style rivet. Divot replaced after photographing.

Surface Block - Location TP0155©jonglew
Surface Block TP0155©jonglew
Surface Block - Detail TP0155©jonglew

23rd Aug 2019  10:40  by eon

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(1510) All good. Covered over only by grass, and once that was moved out of the way, all was revealed. Glad that no digging was required, as it's an exposed spot, and in a maintained area in full view of the farm. Plus the police signs on the 'lawn' was off-putting!

Location. ©eon
Block. ©eon

15th Apr 2019  23:34  by Ant1974

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18th Mar 2017  00:00  by rupertal

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24th Mar 2016  13:02  by delarever

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Did not uncover

Staincross

16th Aug 2014  10:55  by ted

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Passing by so a revisit. Easy to find.

Staincross detail

2nd Aug 2014  12:07  by CJO

Gridref: SE 33741 10231   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Rod type rivet. Adjacent to large BT telecoms manhole cover.

Staincross

14th Dec 2013  11:52  by peregrinus

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W verge, 1m back from footpath, 1m north of end of telecom cover. Obvious depression in grass. Brass rod marker in block.

Block location vs telecom cover Trowel marks the spot
Brass road in block NB red paint

20th Mar 2012  19:08  by PeteBoggs

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Fairly easy with sketch - very busy road

5th Feb 2012  15:00  by davey and emsy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 0/10

Searched for surface block but couldn't find it.

5th Feb 2012  15:00  by davey

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 0/10

22nd Apr 2011  12:00  by haighr01

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Good Friday and my very first surface block. And I thought it was all about pillars before coming here! The most excellent walk from Wintersett via the Barnsley canal and the old Athersley railway line, returning on the Ryhill line, the best 12 miles of the year so far. Shame it was hazy, Staincross has always been a good viewpoint. Located the exact place near the egg and coke sign and the footpath grate. I can't lie, I couldn't see the block but I'm a pillar man really and I must have walked over it so I am counting it. Don't want to look too weird on the side of the A61 what with the divorce and all.....

7th Apr 2011  16:13  by tigger4242

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Block is grassed over but easy to find

©tigger4242

1st Nov 2009  13:00  by asbown

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easy enough with the sketch,dry but still windy, good views.

13th Mar 2009  14:50  by splash

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4th Feb 2009  17:05  by PDB

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Found despite a bit of snow cover, with help of photos, and poke about with penknife.

14th Nov 2005  15:00  by Trigger

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4th Jan 2005  12:00  by iainmac

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22nd Dec 2004  15:00  by Father Ted

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Like Ted I used the OS sketch and just had to clear a bit of mown grass and small amount of earth before finding it. Take care with your fingers as the metalwork on this block is not the usual rounded bolt but sharp in nature.

18th Sep 2004  13:35  by ted

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Easy to find with the OS sketch; about 2" below the surface but an obvious hole marks the spot. Even by the undemanding standards of Surface Blocks, this item is pretty boring!

Staincross Surface Block
Staincross Surface Block

9th Jun 2004  14:45  by physicalthing69

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consult the OS passive station database before you try to find this station in some guys front lawn! hidden among the grass is a concrete block with small metal stud protruding.