Logged Visits:

26th Apr 2024  14:51  by TrigJS

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 5/10

Couldn’t find it. Maybe the Berntsen is hidden under the bag of road grit?

TP0628 Approximate position where the berntsen should be located.

26th Oct 2021  14:12  by monkey_scout

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Although the stone was in place, it was covered by soil and grass. Took a little while to find.

29th Aug 2020  08:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: ST 28413 33292   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy find with stone on top

3rd Aug 2020  13:38  by g4wsb

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Easy to find from others remarks .

©g4wsb
©g4wsb

29th Mar 2019  09:50  by rupertal

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

28th Mar 2019  20:19  by coinea

Gridref: ST 28413 33292   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

With Sharen Kingham

North Petherton FBM Aux

28th Mar 2019  20:18  by thejackrustles

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

Looked to be recently uncovered - great for us as we had no tools with us! Next to red plastic bottle at the moment but a fair wind could change that. As per previous log - 2m from small tree, 2.5m from newly installed cabinet (not our measurements). With Coinneach Hutch.

North Petherton FBM Aux 1

14th Mar 2019  15:09  by raypool

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Bagged while waiting for car to be serviced at nearby North Petherton, I thought this would be easier than it was as Berntsen was buried again.

Berntsen
Inside cover
Red bottle marks the spot

9th Sep 2017  10:44  by asbown

Gridref: ST 28423 33301   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

took some finding even with measurements.

9th Sep 2017  10:44  by The reluctant trigger

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

14th Mar 2017  11:55  by dugswell2

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

Harder to find than some.

2nd Apr 2015  23:00  by peregrinus

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In dark but main problem is the pile of soil covering it. Dug out successfully but may need digging out again when works finished. 2m from small tree, 2.5m from newly installed cabinet.

23rd Mar 2015  17:18  by SlainteJimmy

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North Petherton FBM Aux 1 ..easily exposed.

17th Nov 2014  15:58  by jonglew

Gridref: ST 28413 33292   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Raining and getting dark, needed to find this fast, and I did using the 4.6m measurement and prodding in an arc. Light covering of grass etc, quickly cleared and on to the FBM.

Berntsen - Location TP0628©jonglew
Berntsen TP0628©jonglew

30th Mar 2013  12:06  by CJO

Gridref: ST 28411 33293   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

4.60m from signpost. 6.70m from gate hinge. On a rabbit run at bottom of bank below hedge.

North Petherton FBM Aux 1

19th Aug 2011  13:05  by cmb1953

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

24th Apr 2011  15:53  by penfold1570

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This little tacker tooks ages to find even with the handy photos and details by previous visitors. The warm weather has caused fantastic grass growth. I looked most peculiar sweeping the grass with my flip-flopped feet.

31st Mar 2011  13:25  by gutlord62

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Easy to find using photos from previous posts (thanks guys). I would imagine in the height of summer this will be overgrown. Not much to say about this one just another one bagged.

8th Nov 2010  10:00  by Dusty

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Second visit. First was on 14.7.09. Grass long then but today easy find.

Trigpoint
Mrs Dusty at location (14.7.09)

9th Aug 2009  13:33  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

Gridref: ST 28418 33297   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Took longer to find than expected in the long grass. Nice views northwards

24th Jan 2009  15:45  by mitsiman

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Screw missing, but OK. This really is the best time of year for Berntsens, short grass.

3rd Jan 2009  12:06  by Glaslyn

Gridref: ST 28413 33292   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy find,short grass!

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

14th Aug 2008  15:35  by tom

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The Bernsten was easily visible on the verge and was reached by crossing the road from the former site of the Melcombe rivet. Glimpses of the wooded hill of Cannington Park, Bridgwater and the western reaches of the Mendips through the nearby hedgerows but no real view compared to its neighbour over the road.

16th Nov 2007  13:30  by bluebeard

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 1/10

Lost in grass!

16th Feb 2007  20:56  by Valliant Knight

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Easy find on the verge. Cover loose so able to inspect inner.

16th Feb 2007  18:30  by captain gore-tex

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Simple find on the verge by the finger post

5th Dec 2006  14:00  by Al & Tracy Smith

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Nice views with easy parking. Grass cut back and under control so FBM Aux 1 easy to find. Cover is not screwed down (but is securely attached) so insides can be viewed if desired.

24th Nov 2006  16:16  by dal

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Uncovered - straightforward find.

17th Jul 2006  14:25  by rhayader_wanderer

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

Nice and easy surface Bentsen

21st Dec 2005  13:38  by lackofluke

Gridref: ST 28418 33301   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

In the grass by the road junction, easy to find.

Berntsen 'Ordnance Survey Benchmark' quite clearly visible around the edge of the trig.

27th Oct 2005  17:10  by FollowMeChaps

FB Number: N/A  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easily located. Screw missing on Bernsten so I could take a sneek peek inside - see photograh aside. This must be one of the few places where there are 3 trigs within 100 feet of each other.

TP0628 - North Petherton FBM Aux 1 - Open for all to see!

16th Apr 2005  19:30  by The Real Homer Simpson

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10th Apr 2004  12:00  by iainmac

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Top exposed so easy to find.