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11th Mar 2024  06:49  by Trigger

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

TP6370
TP6370

27th Dec 2023  12:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: TQ 49500 01400   FB Number: S3975  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From CP to E

11th Jul 2022  17:02  by RichardM

Gridref: TQ 49575 01406   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From track junction to E. Over hedge bank and around field of ripe wheat to gain N field edge. Partly along field edge, partly in the band of scrubby woodland to pillar which is ~1.5m in woods from field edge. Would be much easier once the field has been harvested.

11th Jul 2022  16:02  by DeniseMc

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

Recommended as a winter bag when undergrowth less dense. Long trousers needed not shorts! Along side of cropped field then plunged into hedge of brambles and nettles. Fb does not face in to field ; faces along hedge line but has been cleared.

2nd Jun 2022  15:15  by andyrandom

FB Number: S3975  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Well this was a fun one to end the day on! Found gap in the pathside nettles beside the wood that separates the wheatfield from the golf course. Barbed Wire fence was low at this point thanks to a fallen branch. Picked my way through the dense undergrowth till I emerged into the field, and followed the edge till it stopped ascending. At this point I'm grateful to whichever previous nettlewhacker made the trig visible through the foliage. Grabbed quick set of photos and picked my way back through the wood as swiftly as I could (not very swiftly). This is probably the shortest route to the pillar from the main track, and though it's very overgrown, this 6 foot 2 fat bloke made it through OK. Suggest sturdy clothes and a big stick for nettlewhacking are a must for taking this route, though! Pillar in good condition under a lot of dirt.

21st May 2022  13:35  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: TQ 49570 01407   FB Number: S3975  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked on Alfriston Road. Took the public right of way (PRoW) from there up to TQ 49721 01396. Left the PRoW at this point by walking through a gap in the hedge into the trig field. The pillar can be found buried deep within a hedge on the north western side of the field

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider/Theodolite Mount
Pillar

13th Sep 2021  18:55  by Kirsty

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 2/10

Trampled round in the wooded area looking for the trig to no avail. Thought we were going to have our first failure but tried again in the field on the other side. Lucky to spot the trig buried deep in the hedge!

29th May 2021  08:46  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S3975  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Third pillar this morning. From Denton headed mainly east along footpaths through Poverty Bottom, Norton Bottom and Devilsrest Bottom. Cut a corner crossing Seaford Golf Course onto bridle path overlooking Rathfinny Estate. Followed the path south east, where the bushes on the right end the path divides and there is a track to the right alongside a field to the right. On the other side of the field is a parallel hedge running east to west where the pillar is well hidden, particularly at this time of year by lush vegetation. A couple of locals, one of whom said they knew the area well said there was no trig point around here. So it was a rewarding find, worth extra point. No views from the pillar, but good views from nearby paths.

Camp Hill Flush plate
Camp Hill Pillar in hedge

29th Jan 2020  12:15  by boblynoriho

FB Number: S3975  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

The Comp trigpoint ©boblynoriho

23rd Nov 2019  12:45  by VinceTP

Gridref: TQ 49583 01406   FB Number: S3975  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

20th Oct 2019  21:55  by Windywalker

FB Number: S3965  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Difficultly in finding the pillar as it’s hidden in a hedge row of which there are several. Take the frog fire NT path from the high and over car park at Seaford and walk west. The muddy field is difficult to enter, had to clamber over an old fence. On the map the red spot marks it.

Red dot marks the spot ©Windywalker
Hidden in hedge row ©Windywalker

23rd Mar 2019  12:35  by dugswell2

FB Number: S3965   Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easier than I expected.

17th Feb 2019  12:00  by Mick Worsfold

Gridref: TQ 49500 01400   FB Number: S3975  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

4th Jul 2018  15:29  by Sharon Merchant

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Unreachable due to overgrown vegetation, but looks in good condition

©Sharon Merchant

17th Apr 2018  09:54  by jonglew

Gridref: TQ 49571 01414   FB Number: S3975  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at the High and Over car park (TQ 5091 0110). Took the RoW along Cradle Down. A little tricky getting to the pillar. Located in a wide, sparse elderberry hedgerow that can be walked into and out the other side. Pillar retains an original top cap, lightly indented lettering; rear sight hole open. Regained the RoW and walked on to the Denton Hill pillar.

Pillar TP6370©jonglew
Spider TP6370©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP6370©jonglew

22nd Jan 2018  16:36  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S3975  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Came from FBM on Alfriston Road. Found gap through 'hedge' from bridleway and followed field edge to find on my right.

27th Aug 2017  16:09  by slateloose

Gridref: TQ 49500 01400   FB Number: S3975  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walked from Frog Firle car park. Cross road from C.P and a short footpath opposite connect to the bridleway along Cradle Hill. this short footpath is not marked on the O.S map. When you reach to junction of the Bridleways walk back southeast along the track and to access the trig field through a thin hedge line, walk the field boundary northwards to trig .

14th May 2017  13:00  by Ossie

Gridref: TQ 49712 01151   FB Number: S3975  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Access isn't easy. The north end of the field doesn't have a fence but you have to negotiate man eating brambles and nettles. Otherwise it's a mini assault course through the copse

©Ossie

14th Apr 2017  13:27  by mountainwanderer

FB Number: S3985  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Off footpath (had to climb over fence) tucked away in lots of stingers right on fence line of field

©mountainwanderer

7th Mar 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: TQ 49572 01411   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

On south side hedge. Hole in hedge TQ497014

23rd May 2016  12:08  by gerryu2

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

P111. Took a strange way along various RoW and then into field for trig.

9th May 2014  17:50  by Proper Cheddar

Gridref: TQ 49570 01417   FB Number: S8975  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

First of four while staying in Seaford. From footpath through the bushes and there it was in the middle of some nettles. At least it was sheltered from the wind in there.

7th Apr 2014  11:06  by rams

Gridref: TQ 49500 01400   FB Number: 3975  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

the comp
the comp

7th Apr 2014  10:06  by tomytucker

Gridref: TQ 49500 01400   FB Number: S3975  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

2nd trig today weather as bad as the firstlog

2nd Apr 2013  16:51  by runblue

Gridref: TQ 49570 01404   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Very overgrown site of 'The Comp'

15th Feb 2013  14:32  by asbown

Gridref: TQ 49582 01396   FB Number: S3975  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

through the hedge from the footpath and it's well hidden

20th Jun 2012  11:37  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S3975  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Got to it from the golf course. Glad that I was wearing jeans for all the nettles.

View from inside the hedge

31st Aug 2011  12:36  by Border Peat

Gridref: TQ 49555 01429   FB Number: S3975  Condition: Good  Score: 2/10

Buried in thick hedge winter would be best time to visit

S3975©Border Peat

2nd Jun 2011  11:51  by Glaslyn

Gridref: TQ 49570 01400   FB Number: S3975  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

31st Dec 2009  11:10  by Cipollini

FB Number: S3975  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Buried in hedge between arable field to S and golf course to N. No views as a result, but TP in good condition with original, slightly unusual, plug. I was closely watched by a Police helicopter on my walk back to High and Over car park - it came back for a second look. I'm just a humble trigpointer - honest.

The Comp TP ©Cipollini
The Comp FB ©Cipollini
The Comp spider and plug ©Cipollini

23rd Aug 2009  15:30  by SebastienCale

Gridref: TQ 49571 01412   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

A tricky one, and the hardest of my day - I like the idea that it's shy. It's well buried in the hedge and you really need a GPS to find it. I scrambled up from the track to the north, walked along the hedge through a recently cut corn field. Exited more easily walking along the field boundaries to a more easy duck through to the path. Looks in good condition but you can't get very close.

16th Aug 2009  11:00  by Father Ted

FB Number: S3975  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A shy trig. I approached from the east initially gaining access to the arable field then following it around the edge beteen the trees and the field and then just the last two yards was a dive into the bushes to photograph this well preserved trig.

29th Oct 2008  13:00  by Jim Hawkins

FB Number: S3975  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A fun challenge to find it! Right on the edge of a Golf course and a ploughed field behind a small copse.

28th Jun 2008  08:15  by bluebeard

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

21st Dec 2007  12:01  by senrabyar

Gridref: TQ 49571 01412   FB Number: S3975  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

21st Apr 2007  09:58  by Midnight

FB Number: S3975  Condition: Good  Score: 2/10

Difficult to find. Its on the edge of the golf course in the trees.

17th Apr 2006  15:34  by Griefmiester

FB Number: S3975  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Located behind golf course next to "The Comp" track - pillar is almost lost in the bushes, and appears to be in good condition. slightly strange looking centre plug. Nice views of surrounding downland.

22nd Oct 2005  16:40  by Managra

FB Number: S3975  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A bit trespassy as it's off the footpath in the hedge line. No views. There were shooters near enough for us to hear their voices so we didn't hang about. Metal plug with lightly indented lettering.

Trigpoint ©Managra
Flush bracket ©Managra

4th Sep 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S3975  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

vgc, metal cap shallow letters, hiding in hedge at E corner of golf course, 53m E from 14th Tee, edge of arable, decent view

Montaged by J Rouse ©peregrinus

19th Apr 2005  13:37  by Alan Grove

Gridref: TQ 49571 01414   FB Number: S3975  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

At the end of a long walk from Frog Firle carpark I had hoped to find a trigpoint sitting on top of open downland. Instead it was hiding in heavy scrub on the edge of a field. The pillar is in good condition, but the surrounding bushes made photography rather difficult.

TP6370 TP6370 - The Comp©Alan Grove
TP6370 FB TP6370's Flush Bracket©Alan Grove

19th Mar 2005  19:55  by Sussex_Rambler

FB Number: S3975  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Located in scrub bushes between a ploughed field and Seaford Golf Course. In good condition, albeit green with moss, with centre plug still intact.

Trig Point
Flush Bracket

12th Apr 2004  11:30  by mickandshane

FB Number: S3975  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

We parked at the car park next to Frog Firle pillar and walked from there. The walk is pleasant but the trig itself is in an overgrown hedge. Plug with indented lettering.