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Site Created Nov 2006

Number of TPs = 870
Number of reports = 207
Number of images = 305
Number of members = 95

New Home!

 13th January 2010

The site is now running at a new home alongside nearby.org.uk. Please be patient if there a few things broken, we are currently testing all features to make sure they work.

We don't intend to change anything - so the site will still look and work the same as it has always done - just with a new admin.

All site functions, including registration of new users, should be now functional.

Barry & JC

Notice

 11th January 2010

Due to changing personal circumstances, I am not able to maintain this site any longer.

As of 11 January 2010 I have suspended the registration of new users. I will leave the site otherwise intact.

JC

This is a community site, where registered users contribute to the content by publishing articles, uploading pictures, logging TP visits and condition reports and sending feedback on how they feel the site should be developed.
Visitors may enter the 'User Area' but functionallity is restricted.

Map of Irish Trig Points

Last Update 9 Sep 2009

Yellow = No reports.
Green = Good condition.
Blue = There is a problem, see reports for more information.
Red= Missing.

To read the reports, go to the 'User Area' (even if you are just a visitor). use 'Reports' then click on the YES link in the Reports column.
A more detailed map using the latest data can be viewed here.

Registered User Benefits

  1. Add your own reports to the database.
  2. Upload pictures to enhance your reports.
  3. Influence how the site develops.

Downloads

A GPS Exchange File (.gpx) containing all the TPs as waypoints.
Right Click here then select 'Save Target/Link As...'
IE may want to save it as an xml file simply rename it to something.gpx

Site created by James Carroll

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Recent Reports

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Baldongan | 2010-10-23 | O 240 574| Elev:0 | FB:NA | Pillar:Definitely Missing | View:Excellent | kryten2x4p
Long gone. Confirmed by a local Trig Point visit logger who has lived in Map 43 all his life.

Belfast Triangulation Pillar | 2010-09-23 | J 337 718| Elev:0 | FB:OSBM 3211 | Pillar:Good | View:Mostly Obscured | Ross
The original Divis Triangulation Pillar which now sits in Stranmillis Court, off the Stranmillis Road in Belfast. The pillar was originally sited at J2807775479. The pillar was removed from Divis Mountain in the 1970s due to the installation of some communications equipment. It now sits in Stranmillis Court, where the Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland are based - the pillar sits in the corner of their car park. The original flush bracket on the pillar was numbered OSNIBM 2073, but this had been removed or destroyed. A replacement bracket, numbered OSBM 3211, has been put installed instead, probably for aesthetic purposes. This is probably the bracket that was previously located on a bridge in Fermanagh (exact grid reference H4828025472).

Windmill Hill | 2010-09-01 | J 6414 6269| Elev:39 | FB:OSNIBM 2083 | Pillar:Good | View:Good | Ross
Situated on the eastern Ards Peninsula on a hill south of Ballyhalbert. Access is fairly easy - follow a track uphill from the Back Road which leads to a covered reservoir. The pillar is in the corner of a field just behind the reservoir. It is slightly damaged, probably after being hit by a tractor or two. FB is intact. Views are excellent - over the Ards Peninsula and out over the Irish Sea towards the Isle of Man.

Mullaghcarn | 2010-08-24 | H 5104 8097| Elev:0 | FB:OSNI BM 3178 | Pillar:Damaged | View:Completely Obscured | dino
Walked up the tarmac road from 54 41.564 N, 7 14.022 W on the B48 where there is a sign detailing the route as part of Cairn Sunday. The sign shows two other routes which may be more challenging. As reported by JC unfortunately the trig has been vandalised as part of a FSNI attempt to show visitors the surrounding area. Not much use to me today as its now very faded and the cloud and rain were depressingly vicious for the end of August.

Slimero | 2010-06-27 | J 3892 9369| Elev:302 | FB:3464 | Pillar:Good | View:Completely Obscured | kryten2x4p
Trig point in excellent condition. Totally surrounded by a young pine copse of approx 100 square metres in area. No visibility through trees. Had to crawl on hands and knees to get to pillar. Spider not centred in top of pillar. Screw cap is in place. Strap down U fixings are all perfect. Very little wear on pillar facings. Some moss on facings. Flush bracket only has OSBM on plate, no NI. Co-ordinates may be slightly out due to the trees.

Carn Hill | 2010-06-27 | J 3466 8911| Elev:317 | FB:2069 | Pillar:Slightly Damaged | View:Excellent | kryten2x4p
Trig point in good condition. Some slight bump chips to the top edges. 360° views from here to several other trig point positions. Cavehill, Lough Neagh, the Sperrins, Carrickfergus and Bangor can all be seen. Pillar faces slightly weather worn. Spider and screw cap are in place and strap down fixings good. Thanks to the farmer for allowing me to drive up to within 100m walking distance from TP.