HAMELDOWN (HAMELDON) TRIG PILLAR
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Grimspound & Jem
N 50° 36.620 W 003° 50.059
30U E 440967 N 5606826
A Trig pillar on central East Dartmoor
Waymark Code: WMP1X
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/01/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Seasider
Views: 18

Hameldown trig pillar sits at an elevation of 1,727 Ft above sea level and ranking 4th highest on Dartmoor. Easily achieved as is located on open moorland with roiads and parking nearby. Nearby site of interest to visit is the well preserved Bronze age village of Grimspound whic sits between Hameldon and Hookney tors. Also to the south and to the East are a large number of burial mounds.
Type of Trigpoint: Triangulation Pillar

Condition: Good

Number on Flush Bracket: S3459

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