Logged Visits:

1st Jan 2024  15:19  by Ande1865

FB Number: S1692  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Site of a hill fort

23rd Dec 2023  14:25  by mattandsophie

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

Viewed from the footpath below the hill fort and trig point

3rd Sep 2022  07:52  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S1692  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Approached from east along footpath beside Quarley Manor Farm. About twenty minute walk south west, just after partly collapsed barn on the right, hill rises on the north west. Over low fence. At the time, field was stubble. Fairly steep climb. At top is a reservoir and a gate into the raised grassy area next to it where the pillar is. At the time still quite misty so limited views. Badly cracked above the base. Ancient hill fort.

Quarley Hill Flush plate, showing damage at base
Quarley Hill Pillar on raised ground, from gate
Quarley Hill North with reservoir behind
Quarley Hill East
Quarley Hill Spider in good condition

4th May 2022  18:44  by Trigobsession

FB Number: S1692  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

26th Feb 2021  16:18  by Foulds658

Gridref: SU 26300 42400   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

30th Nov 2020  14:25  by seandorey

Gridref: SU 26300 42400   FB Number: S1692  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

7th Jul 2020  13:15  by AHD

FB Number: S1692  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

Followed same route as previous log - thanks.

3rd Mar 2020  14:27  by 21qazxsw

FB Number: S1692  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Parked in the layby on the B3084 to the WSW of the trig, then walked E along the public footpath (see satellite image attached). Slight deviation from the public footpath (where the 90 degree left turn is on the route) to climb up the hill to the fort, but going via this route, I encountered no "private keep out" signs and I didn't have to get through any barbed-wire fences at all. I wouldn't consider this one 'trespassy' at all. The fort is surrounded by barbed-wire fence, but the NE entrance to the fort (where the reservoir is) has a gate-opening but no gates. 26 minutes walk one way. Trig is located near the NE entrance to the fort, severely cracked (as has been reported by previous loggers), founded on a square concrete plinth, original metal cap with lightly-indented letterings, 3 sightholes open, left sighthole partially closed. I left a 2p coin in the front sighthole for the next visitor to find.

the route to the trig station
the trig
the trig with the reservoir in the background & the gate-opening (but no gates)
the trig showing cracking

3rd Feb 2020  13:10  by Two Dogs and an Awning

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

Bagged on a 12 mile from Middle Wallop as part of my Walk 2020 Miles challenge. As others have mentioned it is off the PROW so asked a workman heading towards the reservoir on the hill for permission and he was happy for me to wander up.

©Two Dogs and an Awning

5th Jan 2020  21:15  by SpruceBoi

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

Nice hillfort trig with good views ,but watch out for angry pitchfork-wielding farmers patrolling the countryside looking for trespassers.

5th Jan 2020  21:15  by SpruceBoi

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

Nice hillfort trig with good views ,but watch out for angry pitchfork-wielding farmers patrolling the countryside looking for trespassers.

10th Apr 2019  17:30  by hobtoadfoot

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

4th Jun 2018  07:04  by G1ANQ

FB Number: S1692  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Parked bike by farm and walked up to trig. Very bad crack near sight holes.

Flush Bracket
Trig Point showing bad crack
Trig Point

17th Feb 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SU 26373 42456   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

From FP to E as grassy track to S private. Gates @ SU 266 422 and SU 264 425

11th Nov 2016  12:00  by Nekyram

FB Number: S1692  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

Parked in layby on the B3084 and took the footpath ,then round the field edge to top of hill,followed round the Hill Fort to trig. Good views on this bright day.

4th Aug 2016  00:00  by Woodleywalker

FB Number: S1692  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Saw farmer whilst enroute to this one, gave me permission to leave the ROW and visit the pillar.

10th Jun 2015  21:15  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S1692  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Went through gates on lane to SE. This proved to be a grassy track all the way up the hill to a small covered reservoir and right by the pillar. Would suggest severe cracking is due to water ingress and freezing.

4th May 2015  09:05  by g4wsb

Gridref: SU 26372 42456   FB Number: S1692  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Parked on minor road from B3084 gate left, up grass track left -right along field edge this takes you to water revs

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17th Jan 2013  09:08  by jonglew

Gridref: SU 26371 42450   FB Number: S1692  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

No public access onto the neolithic hill fort where this trig is located. 'Private Keep Out' signs abound. The area seems to be a pheasant nursery. Contrary to how tom, below, found the field, it had been harvested and not ploughed/replanted but left with stubble so the footpath was quite distinct, not that I followed it, but I did cross it, having parked on the B3084 near Portway Farm and took a direct line across the field to the hill fort. The ground was hard with frost so mud not a problem. Excellent views to the north, west and east from the trig, those to the south obscured by the summit of the hill fort, the pillar being located at the NE end. My previous trig at Beacon Hill was prominent. The pillar is indeed badly damaged with severe cracks on 3 sides (the back shows no signs of damage). 3 sight holes fully open, 1 partially open; the original metal cap is in place.

Pillar TP5551©jonglew
Cracks in Pillar #1 TP5551©jonglew
Cracks in Pillar #2 TP5551©jonglew
Spider TP5551©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP5551©jonglew

6th Jan 2012  14:00  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: S1692  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Parked by footpath on B3084, Grateley road. This pillar is within an Iron Age hillfort, which surely should be open to all. Therefore, ignored 'private - no access' signs, and clambered over one barbed wire fence.Within this ancient fort was another warning: 'private - shooting in progress'. Obviously a hostile 'landowner' - fully deserved to be ignored. The sign appeared to have been there a long time; certainly no gunfire today, so carried on. Wonderful hilltop fort of 8 acres with originally two main entrances (to the south-west & north-east). Severe cracking damage to pillar around the flush bracket - looked deliberate to me; its's hardly in a postion to be damaged by any kind of farmwork. I love these old places, and of course treat them with respect; never could understand the concept of so called private property.

28th Sep 2010  14:04  by tom

FB Number: S1692  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

The pillar stands on the ramparts close to the entrance of an Iron Age hill fort to the west of Andover. The trig stands on a one foot plinth and has severe cracking at FB level. It has a metal cap with shallow lettering and FB S1692. The site was approached by the footpath from the B3084 Cholderton Road to the west. The large field on the south west slope of the hill had a young crop breaking through and the right of way was not apparent when it leaves the field boundary. I skirted the field to its northern corner and then took the track up to the south west entrance of the hill fort. I then followed the ramparts to the opposite side of the hill to reach the trig. From the pillar a patchwork of flat farmland and woods disappeared into the mist to the east. A low wooded ridge could be seen to the north and a gently rippling landscape of fields continued to a higher ridge in the distance to the south. From the opposite end of the camp there is an extensive view over flat farmland to the west and the woods on Tower Hill can be seen to the south west. The ramparts of the hill fort have been designated a SSSI.

5th Aug 2010  06:37  by Ted Mariner

FB Number: S1692  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

Extensive views over NW Hampshire and Wiltshire. A bit of a steep climb and some moderate trespassing involved. The pillar is quite badly cracked around the base and could probably do with some repairs.

TP5551 Quarley Camp a
TP5551 Quarley Camp b
TP5551 Quarley Camp c

12th Jul 2009  14:15  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S1692  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

On a long walk from Amport (since this is not on the Am and demonstrably not a port we are unsure of the origin of its name!). Decided not to leave the adjacent ROW since we were already struggling with shoulder high oil seed rape and a complete absence of waymarking, without adding trespass to our list!

22nd Oct 2008  11:28  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SU 26370 42450   FB Number: S1692  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Very pleasant location with extensive views.Approached from SE up field edge,cross path (ignoring Private no access sign) then straight up to pillar.Pillar is badly cracked around flush bracket height.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

2nd Mar 2006  11:19  by rhayader_wanderer

FB Number: S1692  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Looks damaged to me deep crack running to two sides. Access from the West via footpath that is curruntly plough and harrowed out so "legitimately" followed field boundaries. If carefully done there is only one barbed wire fence to duck under. Less impressive archeology than my first of the day

30th Nov 2005  23:45  by Trigger

FB Number: S1692  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

7th Oct 2005  00:00  by Tonyht

Gridref: SU 26375 42455   FB Number: S1692  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Easy to locate, but access is not so easy. There are plenty of signs telling you to stay away, and in addition toadaythere were some cattle accompanied by a bull. No sign telling you of this, but as there is no public footpath across the hill, maybe none is needed.

12th Mar 2005  09:45  by mickandshane

FB Number: S1692  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

We parked on the road near the horse field and headed up to the footpath and then up to the trig. Pleasant views notwithstanding the reservoir. Plug with indented lettering.

12th Mar 2005  09:45  by HEATHENS

FB Number: S1692  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Part trespass. Pillar cracked as noted. Great photo Mick, probably saved my life!!!!

8th Jan 2005  14:25  by Managra

FB Number: S1692  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

This one's only trespassy in the last bit where you climb up the hill. We parked next to the footpath that runs east from the B3084 and walked from there. The pillar has large cracks around the flush bracket. Great views and a rainbow to boot. A hare crossed our path on the way there and the way back. Metal plug with lightly indented lettering.

Trig point
Flush bracket

8th Aug 2003  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S1692  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10