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16th Apr 2024  18:07  by purpleskull

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

27th Mar 2024  12:11  by Dubvine

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28th Feb 2024  14:25  by Mark-UKUS

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A short diversion off the A1 whilst driving south. Parked up in one of the spaces by the track that leads to the recreation area, then a nice easy short walk up past the playing fields to the hillock with the pillar atop. Not the best views but would be a good place to watch the cricket on the field below. Beer in the Punch Bowl Inn at Morton afterwards.

©Mark-UKUS

11th Sep 2023  15:19  by vegibagger

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Yet another revisit after I had been to a speed awareness course near Leeds Bradford Airport and also visited Gibbett Hill S7584 before this one.

5th Mar 2023  14:00  by TrevSym

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Cracking trig. In a very prominent position on raised ground. There is a well maintained path leading to this trig from a very small car park (2 cars) at the bottom of the hill.

The trig ©TrevSym

8th Feb 2023  21:16  by TrackingTrigs

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

8th Jan 2023  10:09  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Great condition including top cap. Revisit for the water tower intersected station nearby

23rd Nov 2022  11:13  by JoeNTMY

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

On top of a nice little hill overlooking a park

11th Nov 2022  13:13  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked on the street at the end of the ROW, followed the paths to the trig.

21st Oct 2022  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

Grafton Hills [Grafton S2575] from GR: SE 42094 63308

1st Oct 2022  15:20  by Hands

Gridref: SE 42072 63192   FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From Thorny Hill Lane walked up through the wood via four flights of steps

©Hands

14th Jun 2022  10:25  by WanderingSal

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

Great wee Trig. Enjoyed the sound of the cricket match bellow.

27th Feb 2022  14:50  by Multiterrainer

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

Detoured off A1(M) deliberately to bag this on way home from County Durham - sat atop its own 'micro-fell' with steps leading up and playground and sports field below.

28th Jan 2022  13:39  by eon

Gridref: SE 42074 63187   FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

(2385) Getting from the trigpoint at Linton-on-Ouse to Grafton meant making use of the Aldwark Toll Bridge. Luckily I had some change in the car for the - 40p - crossing. Once in Grafton and just off Thorny Hill Lane there is a few parking spots at the start of the track leading to the sports field, though you can also drive up to the playground area as well. Apart from a dog walker I had the place to myself today. The pillar sits perched on a little hill overlooking the sports field and is readily visible thanks to its coat of white paint. Not knowing the area I made the climb up, and used the steps coming down. Pillar in fine condition and still sporting its original centre cap. Adopted by the Harrogate Ramblers Club in 1994, and is semi-regularly painted. A lovely one to end the day on - well, almost. The nearby water tower is also a trigpoint, and I bagged that just before leaving. Pillar history: Built on the 5th of June 1939, at a cost of £3 9s 9d. Last maintained by the OS in March of 1975.

TP3425 with TP10533 ©eon
Pillar ©eon
FB S2575 ©eon
Top ©eon
Top - detail ©eon
Harrogate Rambling Club plaque ©eon

30th Dec 2021  14:00  by Tonka

Gridref: SE 42070 63190   FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Easy access, well maintained.

Flush Bracket
Trig point

6th Aug 2021  19:18  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

fabulous location stood proud over looking the park

11th Jun 2021  11:11  by Thejenkies

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

parked at the playground for a short walk up to the pillar. In good condiion.

Grafton Pillar ©Thejenkies
Grafton Pillar Flush Bracket ©Thejenkies

18th Apr 2021  17:33  by The Trudges

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Parked at the bottom of the lane leading up to the play area and walked up, Trig sits proudly on top of its own little easy assesable hill over looking the play area, Trig in great condition with a lovely new paint job, Does still retain its centre cap and a plaque to say it's been adopted and obviously well looked after by the Harrogate Ramblers

Spider view©The Trudges
Centre cap ©The Trudges
Flush Bracket ©The Trudges
Trig
Harrogate Ramblers plaque©The Trudges

18th Apr 2021  12:18  by dharris

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

18th Apr 2021  12:18  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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

25th Feb 2021  15:47  by vegibagger

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

New painting day... Was sparkling for my first visit, 22 years ago Feb 1999 with dalmatian, Jasper. Had been looking quite tatty for 8-10 years. About my 5th or 6th visit. Lovely spring afternoon, lots of families on the children's play area immediately beneath it. Afternoon sunshine as I gave it a new snowy white coat. Numbers S2575 make it the starting point of the David Beckham Birthday Trig Walk of Life...!

pre painting trig ©vegibagger
Post printing trig ©vegibagger
Painter selfie ©vegibagger

15th Nov 2020  09:35  by MC4334

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

15th Sep 2020  13:50  by Thomas David Whitaker

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

Lancaster Castle to York Minster Walk (Day 9 Boroughbridge to Linton-on-Ouse) By now my wife had sussed out that the route had been devised to take in as many trigpoints as I thought I could get away with. So here we are at Grafton and in my eagerness to get up the mound I went straight up the steep and muddy front. On top was a bit of an anticlimax; the view was restricted to the playing field and I realised there were some perfectly good steps up.at the sides.

30th Aug 2020  15:00  by smaustin

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Good parking and a play area for my children!

17th Aug 2020  12:51  by rowleybirkin

Gridref: SE 42067 63195   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A simple 2.5 mile, 12 minute diversion off our route south on the A1M, well worth the time taken.

22nd Jul 2020  09:36  by blackboot29

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

26th Jan 2020  15:30  by BasilDowl

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A wonderful pillar. We parked up in Grafton at the small hardstanding at the bottom of the lane and walked up. The view as you come over the brow of the rise is fantastic - I was amazed at the pillar, atop a mini hill, and my little companion was ecstatic that the trig stands guard over a playground. Win-win today. The trig commands a superb spot overlooking the playground and sports fields, and having been adopted by the Harrogate Rambling Club, the access staircases were in great condition. The pillar was fine, except for heavy weathering; it has what looked like an original cap, although I am no expert. It also featured a small plaque courtesy the aforementioned Ramblers. A great trig, this. Also the 17th pillar for my little companion.

Amazed at the pillar location and the playground...
The pillar (1) #17 for my little companion! ©BasilDowl
The plaque
The top of the pillar
The flush bracket
The pillar (2)
Alternative approach...
Approach steps
View of the sports field and playground
View from the playground

3rd Jan 2020  11:04  by vegibagger

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Multi re-visit for photos and an FB air dry clay negative cast. for the number geeks...Starting pillar of the David Beckham 'Birthday Trig Walk of Life'

11th Dec 2019  13:00  by Tyke

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

Out with the dogs First visit but definitely back again
Out with the dogs

3rd Sep 2019  13:03  by Whats the Point

Gridref: SE 42070 63192   FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

That's what I like - a pillar with its own car park

31st Jul 2019  17:48  by Border Peat

Gridref: SE 42071 63194   FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

last trig from our 11 week touring caravan holiday

2nd Jul 2019  18:21  by Andy West

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

2nd Jul 2018  18:09  by dogwalking

Gridref: SE 42069 63190   FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

parked by playing field then very short walk up the steps to the pillar nice little spot

20th Apr 2018  13:40  by theposhbloke

Gridref: SE 42070 63189   FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

7th Feb 2018  14:28  by vegibagger

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Re-visit for photo with Mindy

Mindy pose ©vegibagger

11th Jun 2017  18:54  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SE 42070 63193   FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Revisit, forgotten I'd already been here...

Grafton. The approach to the TP.
Grafton. The FB.
Grafton The TP from the duller side. All four sight holes open.

11th Jun 2017  17:32  by paulxtr

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

From the small car park to N. Pleasant spot.

Grafton ©paulxtr

14th Apr 2017  19:10  by monkeydestructor

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

YSM486 Grafton ©monkeydestructor

23rd Dec 2016  00:00  by rupertal

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

28th Nov 2016  13:52  by ger

Gridref: SE 42068 63193   FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Cycling. Nice location at west end of a wood looking down on a little park & a sports field. Views mostly limited, but some far reaching. Pillar is adopted.

25th Aug 2016  11:52  by Walker Dan

FB Number: S5275  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Short walk up through trees to this one. Nothing remarkable here.

14th Apr 2016  14:05  by Father Ted

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A short walk from the road up past the playground and up the steps to the trig point.

6th Mar 2016  14:15  by Borderer

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked in a little parking area at the northern end of the path in the lovely village of Grafton. Nobody around until I reached the pillar where I found somebody sat on it. Nice spot.

©Borderer

6th Mar 2016  11:13  by We TRye hard

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

Nice views and an easy find

©We TRye hard

12th Dec 2015  07:56  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Daughter dropped me off in Green Hammerton on her way to work, I then got the 07.26 142 York to Ripon bus to Marton-cum-Grafton. I then got the 09.49 bus to York to do a bit of BM hunting on way through to Fulford Designer Outlet to meet up with daughter.

Trig
2 Trigs
Panoramic.

20th Sep 2015  10:59  by orlando rat

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

The satnav lead me most of the way, but left me to do the last 100 metres. When I got to the pillar is was quite busy with a local walking group who were just leaving. Nice view of the play area down below.

Grafton

3rd Aug 2015  14:45  by Triggers

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

superb little spot overlooking cricket field

25th Jul 2015  13:25  by ocean soul

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked in village and walked up track to pillar overlooking sports field ..

15th Jun 2015  19:27  by jamiekeighley

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

Parked at end of track to sports field, up track and easily found to right hand side. Really nice location, like this one.

©jamiekeighley

24th May 2015  15:00  by Pritch227

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

wonderful location,deserted today,easy access and parking from the sports field,revisit 6/08/21 the park has been transformed, some great play equipment installed since my last visit,the pillar is also harder to spot initially with the surrounding trees etc.

©Pritch227

4th May 2015  13:41  by haighr01

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A lovely trig in a pleasant spot. Parked in Grafton village near to village green and phone box. Walked E down Thorny Hill Lane, past the entrance to the sports field. Just before Thorny Hill Lane bends N a tarmac lane (no FP signpost) heads SE. I took the first right fork which leads up to a Yorkshire Water compound. Look R for some wooden steps leading up to the pillar. Views NW good. Condition good OS plug intact, plaque on side. A really peaceful spot to find complete with trig pillar, and easy access. Great.

A quiet day in Grafton Park View
The final ascent The Trig
OS Plug The Trig
The View Is that a castle I could see?

24th Aug 2014  08:36  by Just-us-Two

Gridref: SE 42069 63194   FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Day out caching visited location as it's a YOSM.

Top of trig
Trig
plate

11th May 2014  17:20  by vegibagger

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

re-visit purely to press clay into the flush bracket to make a cast. Also some nice close up pics of beautiful Horse chestnut blossom. Do have quite an affection for this trigs location high above playing field and with attendant white water tower. FB numbers are David Beckhams Birthday!!

27th Feb 2014  15:01  by stan toon

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

Pleasant views from a nicely placed trig.

©stan toon

3rd Jul 2013  18:06  by clochandighter

Gridref: SE 42069 63188   FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

HISTORY: Pillar completed 5th June 1939 costing £3.9s.9d. Computed as tertiary triangulation station SE38/T33 in 1955. Levelled for height in 1971. Last maintained by the OS in March 1975. SITE VISIT: Overall approach from north. Parked north side of Thorny Hill lane at SE417633. Walked east along road then south into woods via RoW and following woodland footpaths thereafter. This is my first new S2xxx FB series trig pillar since 1987, yes 26 years ago, despite my 2000+ tally. Pillar in good condition. Spider retains replacement OS centre cap with raised large wide letters. Flush bracket faces SSE, ~155°. All four horizontal sighting holes open, innards blocked with debris. Views very limited by surrounding woods but for occasion limited gaps with long range skyline.

S2575 - Grafton pillar & GRP

25th Apr 2013  19:50  by vegibagger

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

utterly wonderful location, painted white, but not as pristinely white as my first visit 14 years back. Regally on top of a steep little bit of hill, north of big white water tower. Arrived just before sunset complete with my kit for taking a plaster cast of the top of the pillar. Packed my wooden frame with clay round the edges and I was ready to mix and pour the 'plaster of paris'just about gorgeous sunset time. left it to dry and cure while I went off to seek out the full moonrise in the opposite direction front the reservoir fence hundred metres to the south. No luck there, blanket cloud in eastern sky. Shame. But great to get my third trig pillar top cast so I can now make slip cast clay sculpture panels from it. It's come out with excellent definition on the central 'Ordnance Survey triangulation station' central ring. For the number nerdy who like birthdate links to flush bracket numbers, this is David Beckham's birthdate trig pillar!! What could be nerdier than that info???!!!When I was first here, ironically it was also almost at sunset 4.40pm Sunday 7th Feb 1999 with a gorgeous dalmation dog called Jasper whose white with black spots looked very stylish juxtaposed against the trig and white water tower.

sunset light with water tower©vegibagger
sunset trig with plaster casting hat frame.©vegibagger
centre of the trig top plaster cast©vegibagger
the sun has set and I'm waiting for my plaster to set and cure©vegibagger

24th Apr 2013  13:48  by The RockKnocker

Gridref: SE 42070 63189   FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A very unusual location but it was fun to visit and the trig is in great condition

Me and Rocky Me and Rocky at the trig.

30th Mar 2013  08:36  by fitzydan

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visited on the way up to Northumberland - just a short detour off the A1. Parked at the car park at the bottom and a gentle walk up the slope. Soon found the steps to the right of the pillar and rewarded with excellent views.

The Flush Bracket
The Trig Pillar
The view from the trig

8th Dec 2012  10:05  by ted

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Revisit. Plug intact. Plaque a bit skew. Well looked-after.

Grafton pillar
Grafton FB
Grafton top

23rd Sep 2012  16:24  by CJO

Gridref: SE 42070 63194   FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Adopted by Harrogate rambling club. Grandstand view of the playing fields in the old quarry workings.

S2575 adoption plaque

7th May 2012  14:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SE 42070 63189   FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Nice walk through trees Sharp drop on back of trig

6th May 2012  00:00  by Tonyht

Gridref: SE 42080 63190   FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Easy access. painted white. Great little location

15th Apr 2012  14:18  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SE 42069 63193   FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Very short approach from village and 'surprise view'.

Granton View across sports field to trig.
Grafton Location, OS cap with raised letters.
Grafton The FB.

17th Mar 2012  15:39  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Handy parking spot at the bottom of the PROW. Up through the woods and easily found. Was lucky to survive the extensive quarrying in the area. Guess the views would be good, but not today as the weather had closed in and it was raining.

4th Mar 2012  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SE 42069 63193   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Delightful climb up steps thru' wood

19th Feb 2012  13:28  by painterman61

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Up track to little park area head for water tank trig up steep bank adopted by harrogate ramblers plaque attached. trig in vgc cap/plug fair views.

trig ©painterman61
trig ©painterman61
cap/plug ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61

7th Sep 2011  12:00  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©stonestreaker
©stonestreaker

22nd Jul 2011  16:58  by Particle

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy walk up past playing field then up the wooden steps on the right.

1st Apr 2011  18:08  by Border Peat

Gridref: SE 42070 63189   FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Drove into playing field then easy climb up S2575©Border Peat

28th Mar 2011  11:17  by PeteBoggs

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

Easy access and good views

©PeteBoggs

13th Mar 2011  10:09  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

22nd Nov 2010  12:54  by slateloose

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

26th Oct 2010  17:09  by craftinessa

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Didn't see the path and ended up scaling the steep face. Found the path on the way back down.

26th Oct 2010  17:09  by swampysean

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

28th Aug 2010  11:01  by wrose

Gridref: SE 42070 63194   FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Highly visible and easily accessible - just follow footpath and steps up to it. You suddenly find that you are on top of the cricket field. Lovely location. An adopted pillar and well kept.

S2575 Grafton Pillar.
S2575 Grafton Flush Bracket.
S2575 Grafton Adoption plaque.
S2575 Grafton Plug.

28th Mar 2010  14:30  by trigofthedump

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

15th Nov 2009  08:50  by barnsley skip

Gridref: SE 42066 63194   FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked car in Grafton at entrance of footpath took the wooden stepped path to trig overlooking playing fields and water tower. Good views good condition with plate.

29th Apr 2009  17:30  by splash

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Good views on most sides. Followed tack then took right fork, followed the track along till trig and its little hill were visable. Lovely sunny day.

10th Dec 2008  15:24  by senrabyar

Gridref: SE 42066 63203   FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

16th Jun 2008  11:15  by Dusty

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Trigpoint
Flush Bracket
Plaque

1st Mar 2008  09:36  by seanmac

Gridref: SE 42068 63192   FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Great views of the surrounding countryside

GPS Readings
me at the trig

12th Nov 2007  00:00  by sleepwalker

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easily approached from the village.

13th Oct 2007  15:00  by PHMB

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Located on small hill near water tower. Took footpath up from village. Ground falls away steeply to SW with some reasonable views. Pillar "adopted" with nice plaque.

8th Feb 2007  16:10  by Bergfuehrer

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Yorkshire. Excellent condition, maintained by Harrogate Rambling Club and painted white.

17th Jul 2006  15:45  by Theo D Lite

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

8th Oct 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

vgc, metal cap, wide raised letters. White. Hilltop just N of water tower, just outside trees, perched above recreation area, plaque c/o Harrogate Rambling Club, including OS details SE38/T33

Montaged by J Rouse ©peregrinus

24th Jan 2005  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Revisited to photograph

S2575
S2575
S2575

30th Apr 2004  06:35  by Trigger

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

17th Apr 2004  12:10  by ted

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

plaque: "Triangulation Pillar - Grafton SE 38/T33 OS ref SE420631 Adopted by Harrogate Rambling Club"

22nd Jan 2003  15:42  by manonabike

Gridref: SE 42000 63100   FB Number: 2575  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

18th Jan 2003  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Sponsored

S2575
S2575

7th Feb 1999  16:40  by vegibagger

FB Number: S2575  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

it was also almost at sunset 4.40pm today Sunday 7th Feb 1999. Visited with a gorgeous dalmation dog called Jasper whose white with black spots looked very stylish juxtaposed against the trig.

Jasper at Grafton ©vegibagger