Logged Visits:

3rd May 2024  12:15  by Mickandkim

Gridref: TL 38500 02400   FB Number: S4750  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked at gate to SW then followed good path to pillar

26th Apr 2024  13:23  by TWBie

FB Number: S4750  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

Easy walk up from Cornmill Meadows car park. Bright sunny day fir extensive views south and west

16th Jan 2024  12:50  by LordHeath1972

FB Number: S4750  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Walked over 7 miles to find this one and wasn't disappointed! Up a narrow, wooded hill from the Crooked Mile road the trig comes in to view after a few minutes standing on top of an open space which has the remnants of an old war anti-aircraft structure (concealed behind a large bush). No cap on the top but the flush bracket is visible on the west side of the pillar. Highly recommend this one due to its incredible views of London and the Chingford reservoirs in the distance. Very quiet. Was there an hour and didn't see one single person.

Flush bracket Flush bracket
Pillar Trig marker
Trig from above Pillar from above
Posing On top of the trig marker (it's traditional for me now)

27th Mar 2022  21:55  by WanderingSal

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

15th Mar 2022  16:44  by Dot924

Gridref: TL 38560 02420   FB Number: S4750  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

On a short walk with a friend, explaining what they are! Still there in good condition. I didn't upload a photograph as there are plenty on here.

15th Jan 2022  14:55  by DaveD

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

With Debi.

3rd Oct 2021  11:47  by MarkyG

FB Number: S4750  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

14th Sep 2021  17:56  by Griefmiester

Gridref: TL 83562 02529   FB Number: S4750  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Revisit while staying at the nearby Marriott Hotel, walked the small loop this evening, up the Bridleway and across via the summit. Pillar good condition, reasonable views this evening. WW2 gun emplacement near by.

Monkhams Hall

17th Jul 2021  15:00  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

FB Number: S4750  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Good walk and great views. Started in Waltham Cross and looped round following marked paths and coming back down Horsemill Stream. Cap (of any variety :) currently missing). Saw red kites and fallow deer en route to the pillar.

3rd Apr 2021  12:52  by Martin M

Gridref: TL 38561 02429   FB Number: S4750  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easily accessible after climbing to the top of the hill via a public footpath.

©Martin M
©Martin M
©Martin M

1st Jul 2020  16:02  by [email protected]

Gridref: TL 38561 02425   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

8th Oct 2019  13:35  by blackboot29

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

29th Aug 2017  12:59  by slateloose

Gridref: TL 38500 02400   FB Number: S4750  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked at Eagle lodge area taking footpath up hill directly to trig point. Nice view southwest towards London and the high towers.

1st Sep 2016  19:04  by Father Ted

FB Number: S4750  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Last trig point visit of the day for me. I parked near the start of the drive and field entrance to the SW. Initally I waled due east along the footpath before realising I was on the wrong one and cut through to the driveway and soon found the correct path to make the short climb up to this trig. Nice early evening views.

1st Sep 2015  11:38  by vegibagger

FB Number: S4750  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

great views south to the towers of London city and Epping forest to SE

trig selfie with Phil Dant ©vegibagger
fb ©vegibagger
top ©vegibagger

24th Feb 2015  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: TL 38563 02435   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

FP not overgrown in February but wet underfoot. A rare find in this area - a bit of a hill

31st May 2014  09:39  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

FB Number: S4750  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walked up overgrown path from Eagle Lodge to reach pleasant open ground with linnets and wild roses. Good views towards London

Monkhams Hall ©lonesome_cowboy_burt

10th Aug 2013  13:09  by Proper Cheddar

Gridref: TL 38565 02435   FB Number: S4750  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Passed on last day of H2S. Trig in rough grassy area with good view over London. Paths prior to this were pretty awful.

2nd Jun 2013  11:02  by dubmill

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

Visited trig point on Monkhams Hill during course of a circular walk from Waltham Abbey. Good views of London and Epping Forest.

30th Mar 2013  22:02  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S4750  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

18th Feb 2013  14:15  by jacord

FB Number: S4750  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Found while geocaching in the area. Great views over the countryside and interesting War Time history nearby

3rd Sep 2012  10:37  by Griefmiester

Gridref: TL 38567 02428   FB Number: S4750  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

I parked next to the round gate house to the South West and then along overgrown footpath. Pillar is located in scrubby area and is in good condition, some intersting buildings near by, not sure if they are a gun implacement? looked military to me. Views over to the city of London and Canary Wharf, nice area.

Pillar & FB
GPS Data

2nd Sep 2012  12:20  by lejogger

Gridref: TL 38500 02400   FB Number: S4750  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

The Essex prairies

11th Jun 2011  14:52  by Trigger

FB Number: S4750  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

TP4887

11th Dec 2010  10:20  by peregrinus

FB Number: S4750  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Revisit for photos. Metal cap has gone since my last visit. London view rather grey today. Go Cassandy ... :-)

FB
Top
Trig ?wartime building in background

23rd Jul 2010  09:57  by Arnand

FB Number: S4750  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked behind house SW of trig & walked up access road then through gap in trees. Trig in good condition but unusual screw top previously described had been replaced by stack of concrete stones covering an ants nest

New stonehenge type trig top
Could the ants have done it???

11th Jul 2010  03:30  by cassandy

FB Number: S4750  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A retrospective log. Found in July during a Geocaching trip, but only today (14-10-2010) found trig pointing. This could be the start of something big! ;)

16th May 2010  12:10  by The Moor We Hunt...

FB Number: S4750  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Stopped off for our lunch here whilst Geocaching to enjoy the views over London.

20th Feb 2010  11:00  by geotrowel

FB Number: S4750  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Fabulous views from here.

A trig with a view ©geotrowel
Flush bracket ©geotrowel

15th Mar 2009  09:45  by Cipollini

FB Number: S4750  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

On a beautiful sunny morning this was a lovely spot. Straight forward walk up the footpath from the SW, lots of bird song including woodpeckers, a kestrel hovering, and fantastic views over the Lea valley to London. The unusual plug referred to below actually unscrewed allowing access to the void inside the TP, which was in good condition with lichen growth on SW side.

Monkhams Hall TP and view to London ©Cipollini
Unusual, detachable plug ©Cipollini

1st Oct 2007  14:50  by rhayader_wanderer

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

Perking to the SW then an easy walk up on a footpath. Nice views possible but not today as the rain started to come down again

29th May 2006  07:14  by sykesfamily

FB Number: S4750  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

The path up (from the Lea Valley Side) is a bit overgrown and there are 'Private' signs everywhere warning of 'biting dogs' despite it being a public footpath!!

Monkhams Hall Trigpoint Charlie just before the clouds broke!©sykesfamily
Monkhams Hall Flush Bracket ©sykesfamily

8th Apr 2006  17:18  by Dodders

FB Number: S4750  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Really good views of London and the surrounding area from this trig. The pillar itself is in good condition.

©Dodders
©Dodders

8th Apr 2006  17:18  by AnnRACS

FB Number: S4750  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great view over London. Good sunny clear day. Noticed you can see the new Wembley Stadium.

18th Jan 2004  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S4750  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

vgc, unusual steel cap with 4 raised segments (just visible on Chrisnmaria's photo - excellent!). I noted at the time that it could be on the Meridian in common with Pole Hill, don't recall why at time of log (Mar05)

21st Apr 2003  14:36  by Chris n Maria

FB Number: S4750  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Did this one today as part of a walk around the Lee Valley from Country Walking magazine. Great views across london and Waltham Abbey from here.

The Plate
View towards Waltham Abbey
Trigpoint with Waltham Abbey behind