tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365582190126322848.post5823822886470866575..comments2024-03-28T13:06:29.793+00:00Comments on conradwalks: Trig Points OS Sheet 91Sir Hughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17908756392825206914noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365582190126322848.post-22703384025299040792019-08-10T11:25:08.159+01:002019-08-10T11:25:08.159+01:00‘Venesta’. And here’s the link:
http://trigpoint...‘Venesta’. And here’s the link: <br /><br />http://trigpointing.uk/wiki/Pillarafootinthehillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670636358354420373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365582190126322848.post-74815158712524943362019-08-10T10:52:11.460+01:002019-08-10T10:52:11.460+01:00Hi Conrad - Apparently the name came about because...Hi Conrad - Apparently the name came about because of the mispronunciation of 'Vanesta', the company which produced the tubes which the concrete was poured into. Sometimes called 'Kelseys' after the person who commissioned the design of the pillars. (from trigpointing.uk). I can't vouch for the accuracy of this information of course.afootinthehillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670636358354420373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365582190126322848.post-187371547282409012019-08-10T09:48:18.911+01:002019-08-10T09:48:18.911+01:00afoot - Ordnance Survey have a lot of stuff about ...afoot - Ordnance Survey have a lot of stuff about the history of trigs but I can't find out for the reason behind the Vanessa name.Sir Hughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908756392825206914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365582190126322848.post-44973730785139614172019-08-10T07:15:03.783+01:002019-08-10T07:15:03.783+01:00I’ve just discovered that the taller, cylindrical ...I’ve just discovered that the taller, cylindrical trig points found up here are called Vanessas, but you probably know that Conrad.afootinthehillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670636358354420373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365582190126322848.post-16265770549989395842019-08-09T22:55:01.624+01:002019-08-09T22:55:01.624+01:00afoot - there are many more things that need prior...afoot - there are many more things that need priority attention in this world than removing trig points whether related to our outdoor pursuits or whatever. Sir Hughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908756392825206914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365582190126322848.post-40744515876451771342019-08-09T21:59:23.023+01:002019-08-09T21:59:23.023+01:00Several years ago I came across a post on Walkhigh...Several years ago I came across a post on Walkhighlands arguing for the removal of trig points from Scottish summits since they were now redundant. Happily all those who commented disagreed. I think you had just started your campaign in 2009 when I discovered your blog Conrad. A happy discovery as it turned out.afootinthehillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670636358354420373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365582190126322848.post-15799809563380343222019-08-08T22:46:42.095+01:002019-08-08T22:46:42.095+01:00Phreerunner - I met a pleasant couple on that brid...Phreerunner - I met a pleasant couple on that bridge. He was surveying the river and its state of run-off - he was secretary of the Derwent Angling Association. I happened to mention my Welsh border walk and how pleasant and helpful the Welsh people had been. "You said the right thing there" he said as his wife smiled, "my wife comes from Caernarfon."<br /><br />------------------<br /><br />Gayle - I will investigate. When is August Bank Holiday? I will have to look it up. Your trig theory is ingenious. I may write to OS and ask them, but I may risk getting an odd-ball reputation with them following on from previous strange enquiries I have thrown at them.Sir Hughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908756392825206914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365582190126322848.post-47220964351150323292019-08-08T19:25:39.921+01:002019-08-08T19:25:39.921+01:00Will Warcop be 'open' on August Bank Holid...Will Warcop be 'open' on August Bank Holiday weekend? Although the thought of the state of traffic would be offputting.<br /><br />My first thought on seeing the bars attached to the trig was to stop cattle using it as a scratching post - but, again, why?Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08648378503343413924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365582190126322848.post-68515420126709948902019-08-08T09:56:56.450+01:002019-08-08T09:56:56.450+01:00Very interesting, Conrad, and a nice slideshow. Ho...Very interesting, Conrad, and a nice slideshow. How inventive of a farmer to disguise a trig point as a scarecrow! I had trouble spotting the one in the river - perhaps it has washed away into the North Sea? (Haha!)Phreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.com