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TP6012 - Slack Hall
 
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Grid reference :
SD 95993 05807 map
Type :
Pillar
Condition :
Good Good condition
Flush Bracket :
S2785
OSGB36 Station :
SD80/T92
Current use :
none
Historic use :
3rd order
T:UK waypoint :
TP6012
County :
Greater Manchester
Nearest town :
OLDHAM

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
Slack HallSD80/T92SD80T092395992.78405806.55303.0043PILLAR01/06/1945101/10/1958N0

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There are 71 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 5109th with 55 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 5.66/10 (from 90 logged visits)
Was First logged: 1st Jan 2001
Was Last found intact: 25th Oct 2023
Was Last logged: 16th Dec 2023

Of the 90 logged visits,
34 recorded a location and of these....
All were within 89994m
The average error was 2712m
3 were exact

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Selection of photos for this Pillar.

Buried in the hedge
By 2E0JWA
S2785 Slack Hall
By coinea
Slack Hall collage
©thejackrustles

By The Trudges

By John DCC

By John DCC

By cathy trickett
S2785 - Slack Hall
By clochandighter
Trying to photo flush bracket
By scubaclogger
See 62 more in the album.

Logged Visits:

Not Logged 16th Dec 2023  13:14  by blackboot29

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

We were lucky that cleaners were working in the club house so we had easy access to the pillar which sits in the hedge behind the cricket pitch.


Unreachable but visible 28th Oct 2023  14:39  by mralrule

Gridref: SD 95990 05800   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 7/10

Couldn’t get to it as gates were locked, but could see it at the far side of the cricket ground


Good condition 25th Oct 2023  11:19  by ActivityKen

Gridref: SD 95993 05807   FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Managed to get to it on the north path. A gate was resting against the barbed wire, so with its aid, manage to get over without any damage. The plate was pointing downhill.


Good condition 30th Apr 2023  00:00  by ThePowells

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Approached from North rather than through Cricket ground. Took a bit of finding in the farmers hedge. Quick hop over to the trig.


Good condition 28th Feb 2023  12:59  by Ian Robinson

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

Cricket club shut and gate locked. Could only view from the gate.


Not Logged 22nd Oct 2022  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

Slack Hall S2785 from GR: SD 96154 05774 via Cricket Ground. Lucky that there was a groundsman there as cricket ground gates are normally locked.


Good condition 24th Sep 2022  15:45  by 2E0JWA

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 1/10

Buried in the hedge at the back of the cricket pitch the 3 sides you can see are all intact as is the spider, couldn't see flush bracket. bit of a rubbish location if im honest...

Buried in the hedge


Good condition 18th Jul 2022  15:15  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found a wee path into the cricket ground for a short walk to the trigpoint. Very hard to photograph flush bracket but coinea had a very good attempt.

Slack Hall collage ©thejackrustles


Good condition 18th Jul 2022  15:14  by coinea

Gridref: SD 95993 05810   FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

With thejackrustles

S2785 Slack Hall


Good condition 6th Dec 2021  08:34  by Yorkshireman80

Gridref: SD 95400 95800   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy to locate but the trig surrounded by Hawthorne and barbed wire, couldn't get to check the flush bracket or the top spider.


Good condition 27th Aug 2021  18:10  by The Trudges

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

View from spider ©The Trudges
Trig
Flush Bracket ©The Trudges
Spider©The Trudges


Not Logged 22nd Aug 2021  12:38  by Yorkshireman80

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

Only the second trig we failed to find. The Rose Willow herb and nettles had grown to over to chest high A winter visit for this one at a later time.


Good condition 15th Jun 2021  11:50  by tim747

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 4th Jun 2021  11:56  by dharris

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


Not Logged 4th Jun 2021  11:56  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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


Good condition 9th Apr 2021  23:11  by Murchman

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

trig 3 of an 8 trig night run, good fun this one on the mound at the back of a cricket club score board, easily found

©Murchman


Good condition 31st Mar 2021  11:10  by robinhood

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

3/8 Parked in cricket club and asked groundsman who was rolling the grass for permission to cross over to the trig, all part of opening up after lifting of covid-19 restrictions. Permision readily given and trig was easily found in the hedge, harder in summer with more growth I should think. On to Brown Hedge, it was getting hotter.


Good condition 13th Feb 2021  00:00  by Axe Edge

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

Walked over from Bishop Park which is the source of the River Medlock before it enters the River Irwell in Manchester city centre. Came off the Medlock Valley Way to visit this pillar and used the PRoW around the quarry to the west. Returned to MVW which went via "Cairo" to get to Manchester. I am NOT a city person, but during lockdown visiting pillars and discovering local trails I am astonished how many green corridors and parks there are in Manchester. It's been such a pleasure, so Slack Hall is for open spaces in cities.


Good condition 25th Oct 2020  13:10  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SD 95996 05807   FB Number: S2885  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Short hop from the cricket club. Magnificent views.




Good condition 15th May 2020  15:58  by John DCC

Gridref: SD 95996 05808   FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10




Good condition 1st Dec 2019  16:08  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SD 95995 05810   FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 23rd Nov 2019  13:36  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SD 95990 05808   FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Not Logged 29th Sep 2019  10:55  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SD 94214 05200   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 1st Jul 2019  11:39  by cathy trickett

Gridref: SD 95989 05808   FB Number: KS2785  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10




Good condition 20th Jun 2019  00:05  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SD 95995 05808   FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Hidden in the hedgerow.


Good condition 15th Jun 2019  20:09  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

©WuzzerL


Good condition 15th Jun 2019  20:08  by Pritch227

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

parked in cricket club,had to tackle the pillar from the field side,too overgrown from the cricket side.

©Pritch227


Good condition 23rd Apr 2019  19:10  by tallpaul

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

The fact the Trig is getting lost in the hedge makes finding it a little more interesting ??

getting lost in the hedge
there it is


Good condition 6th Apr 2019  19:18  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SD 95997 05809   FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 24th Mar 2019  17:40  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SD 95993 05805   FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Started raining as I bagged it. Third of the day.


Good condition 26th Nov 2018  14:29  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SD 95991 05811   FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Short 2 minute walk from the cricket club. Much easier to see in winter when the brambles and hedgerow has died back. Very easy to miss if you don't know where it is.




Good condition 16th Nov 2018  14:37  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SD 95992 05808   FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Hidden in the hedgerow


Not Logged 20th Sep 2018  11:25  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SD 95994 05806   FB Number: S2785  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 5th Aug 2018  21:58  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SD 95993 05807   FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

5th trig of the day. Couldn't resist.


Good condition 24th Jul 2018  13:25  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SD 95992 05807   FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 30th Jun 2018  13:46  by greenbell

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Through the scorched edges of the Medlock, past the little millennium stone that has been put up. Beautiful spot, very sad to see Winter Hill piled with smoke from some arses arson as well as from Saddleworth.

Saddleworth smoke - very sad
Smoke from Winter Hill


Good condition 27th Jun 2018  17:13  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SD 95993 05811   FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in the cricket club car park which was unusually open.


Hidden by brambles.


Good condition 6th Jun 2018  12:10  by Andy West

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


Good condition 22nd May 2018  11:19  by SJW1960

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


Slightly damaged 19th May 2018  18:00  by SJW1960

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 19th May 2018  18:00  by SJW1960

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


Good condition 14th Apr 2018  12:08  by bettyb

Gridref: SD 95900 05800   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 18th Feb 2018  15:30  by Hands

Gridref: SD 95994 05807   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

a quick amble around the cricket ground passing in front of the pavilion and then climbed the banking to the trig which sits in a hedge by a fence -the trig is in good condition and will give an excellent view of the cricket

©Hands


Good condition 1st May 2017  12:14  by clochandighter

Gridref: SD 95995 05809   FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

HISTORY: Pillar completed 16th May 1940 costing £4.2s.9d. Computed as tertiary triangulation station SD80/T92 in 1945. Levelled for height to Class 1 precision at tertiary standards during 1958. Last maintained by the OS in February 1980. SITE VISIT: Approached from east. Ample public street parking in Thorpe Lane, SD961057. Clockwise route around the fence around (outside) Austerlands Cricket Club then up embankment to top. Edge of grazing field just outside cricket ground. Pillar in young hedge but in good condition. Spider centre asphalt. Flush bracket faces northwest across field, compass measurement 316°. Presumed vented through SE sight hole which is buried, the other three are plugged. Partial views. Part of a 24 trig stint around the northern outskirts of Manchester.

S2785 - Slack Hall pillar & FB


Good condition 26th Nov 2016  11:47  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

Gridref: SD 95996 05809   FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at Austerlands cricket ground. FB faces away from the pitch


Good condition 21st Apr 2016  00:00  by dogwalking

Gridref: SD 95994 05811   FB Number: S2769  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

parked at cricket ground then walked round to pillar no body about so no problems easy to find see it from car park


Good condition 25th Oct 2015  13:32  by manonabike

Gridref: SD 95990 05810   FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Via Cricket Club, drop down to gate to avoid barbed wire fence. FB facing away from cricket field


Good condition 11th Jul 2015  12:56  by jamiekeighley

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

Parked at end of cricket club car park (gate locked). No one around at this time, round perimeter and up to trig. Nice spot with a good view of the cricket. Very overgrown.

©jamiekeighley


Good condition 17th May 2015  13:02  by vegibagger

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

preparation for Sunday afternoon cricket as I wander round the white painted wooden perimeter fence to the trig

trig with cricket ground ©vegibagger
fb ©vegibagger
top with cricket ground ©vegibagger


Good condition 6th Apr 2015  11:47  by Lost Lad

Gridref: SD 95993 05808   FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 20th Mar 2015  14:14  by Downfaller

Gridref: SD 95994 05810   FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

No 3/5 Parked at the Cricket Pavilion, some guys doing refurbishment work and were fine with me leaving the car for the short stroll across the pitch boundary to the TP. I imagine its been a useful seat for many a cricket match in the past, unfortunately that's about all I could see from my visit minus the players. logging the FB is a little awkward unless you do a little fence hopping.

Slack Hall TP ©Downfaller


Good condition 13th Dec 2014  10:17  by CJO

Gridref: SD 95991 05807   FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Asphalt cap.

Slack Hall


Good condition 27th Sep 2014  00:00  by rupertal

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


Good condition 22nd Apr 2013  12:45  by Malrae

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Accessed via cricket ground, no problems. Wonderful views


Not Logged 9th Feb 2013  12:00  by Young Thropp

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

Walked across show covered cricket ground then down into Bishop Park


Good condition 2nd Dec 2012  14:00  by slateloose

Gridref: SD 95900 05800   FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked in Austerlands Cricket Club and walked round edge of field to trig, standing on top hill between two barb wire fences.Flush bracket facing away from you into farmers field.


Good condition 21st Jul 2012  16:12  by asbown

Gridref: SD 95995 05804   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

never know cricketers had wags,very nice.


Good condition 18th Mar 2012  12:45  by paulxtr

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Slack Hall ©paulxtr


Good condition 16th Feb 2012  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SD 95995 05811   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 12th Nov 2011  15:55  by painterman61

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

missed out on this one last week as i ran out of time parked in cricket club car park short walk to trig,which is in vgc tarmac plug fine views little cricket ground easy hit a six here!

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


Good condition 13th Mar 2011  12:46  by Terry L

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Asphalt plug. Private. Owner uncertain, as wedged in 'no man's land' between fences separating Austerlands cricket ground from farmland beyond. Easily accessed from public footpath round edge of disused quarry. FB faces field, which is easy enough to get into.

Slack Hall pillar


Good condition 27th Feb 2011  16:15  by weekender

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10


Good condition 8th Jan 2011  10:47  by tigger4242

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

Easy to find near to cricket gound

©tigger4242


Good condition 15th Sep 2010  14:03  by Triggers

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

Originally intended to access via footpath across quarry. however got lost as robuck lane was closed . Ended up in Cricket club carpark by accident so just popped round perimeter

Slack Hall ©Triggers


Good condition 21st Aug 2010  17:25  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SD 95993 05807   FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Gate open cricket match just finished easy walk around ground behind new high level seats


Good condition 22nd Jul 2010  15:30  by Ron Plasma

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

So nearly a wonderful spot. The pitch at Aus Cricket Club is one of those, like Broadbottom, where you feel a good strike would clear three counties. It has us beat though by having a pillar look down on it. But the downside is that there is a lot of intrusion here which detracts from the 240 degree views. I may be doing this area an injustice. I was thinking of a circular walk, but in the end it was a park-and-bag.


Good condition 30th Apr 2010  12:07  by astra-nomical

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 29th Apr 2010  16:05  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 28th Apr 2010  16:01  by PeteBoggs

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

Parked in Austerlands cricket club car park and trespassed


Not Logged 18th Feb 2010  20:43  by the syllogiser

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 8th Feb 2010  16:28  by scubaclogger

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Stuck in between two barbed wire fences. Recorded while finding the nearby geocache.

Flush Bracket ©scubaclogger
Trying to photo flush bracket


Good condition 24th Jan 2010  13:30  by ocean soul

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Accessed via cricket pitch perimeter,Not much in the way of views due to inclement weather.


Good condition 18th Oct 2009  11:30  by gansonwheels

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

The cricket pitch was of course deserted so I was able to ride right up to the trig point. Taken in on a circular trip to The Rock using the bridle paths from Friezland horse arena


Good condition 27th Aug 2009  11:55  by wanderer

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 11th Apr 2009  14:30  by Bourne

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Saw the sign "Trespasses will be Prosecuted" so immediatly decided to park in the Cricket grounds Car Park and take a quick stroll over to the Trig.


Not Logged 24th Dec 2007  10:13  by stonefielders

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

a new geocache appeared nearby so i nipped out to get it & the trig great location & nice to take a break from the Xmas preps


Good condition 9th Dec 2006  12:30  by MAC.HAWK

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy acces via the Austerlands Cricket Club land. Ok, if somewhat uninspriring view. No cars, on foot!

Slack Hall 09/12/2006
Slack Hall 09/12/2006
Slack Hall 09/12/2006


Good condition 20th Aug 2006  23:50  by Josho

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

mint

Slack hall


Good condition 24th Jul 2006  10:22  by Ben Jammin

Gridref: SD 95900 05800   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Just up on the hill behind the cricket field. Good views out over Oldham.


Good condition 8th Apr 2006  10:20  by ted

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Tarmac plug. Approached from W via well-used footpaths above quarry. Good views over Manchester and towards Winter Hill.

Slack Hall trig
Slack Hall trig
Slack Hall FB


Good condition 5th Apr 2006  14:10  by mtb mick

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

Good views over Oldham. Felt a bit sheepish upon seeing a notice at the cricket club asking me to smile as I was on CCTV. Fame at last.

Slack Hall, Austerlands, Oldham View N towards Moorside.


Good condition 1st Nov 2005  14:30  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S2783  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Nice site overlooking cricket pavilion and pitch. Good condition, stone plug, Public to cricket fans

Slack Hall Trig


Good condition 1st Nov 2005  14:30  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Nice site overlooking cricket pavilion and pitch. Good condition, stone plug, Public to cricket fans


Good condition 16th Oct 2005  15:54  by John Riley

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

I approached from the farm with the permission of the farmers lad, around the North edge of the cricket field. Views over Greater Manchester.

Slack Hall Looking East across the cricket field.
Slack Hall Looking North.
Slack Hall Flush bracket.
Slack Hall Looking North West.
Slack Hall Looking South East.


Good condition 21st Aug 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

vgc, asphalt plug, NE side of fence in pasture above cricket pitch

Montaged by J Rouse ©peregrinus


Good condition 12th May 2005  21:23  by mongoose39uk

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

Excellent views over the loghts of Manchester


Good condition 14th Mar 2005  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Edge of cricket ground with big views to south.

S2785
S2785
S2785


Good condition 12th Jun 2004  15:50  by Trigger

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 3rd May 2004  16:53  by The Hungry Caterpillars

Gridref: SD 95995 05805   FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Overlooking residential area,some open moorland and fields


Good condition 1st Jan 2001  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S2785  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Plug with indented lettering.


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