Exeter Sports Ground ST1092 Exeter, Tasmania, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 01-Jan-14. Waypoint TP6834
Cache Details
Difficulty: | |
Terrain: | |
Type: | TrigPoint |
Container: | Other |
Coordinates: | S41° 17.854' E146° 56.803' (WGS 84) |
55G 495539E 5428207N (UTM) | |
Elevation: | 53 m |
Local Government Area: | West Tamar |
Description
A trig point (also known as a Trigonometric Station) typically consists of a black disc on top of four metal legs or concrete pillar, resembling a navigation beacon. It is also accompanied by a metal disc, which is located directly below the center point of the tripod or on top of the pillar itself.
Trig points are generally located at the top of hills or points of prominence in the landscape. Many provide unique views and challenges, with some being difficult to get to.
These points were regarded as valuable to surveyors, providing reference points for measuring distance and direction, and assisting in the creation of maps.
To log a find on the Geocaching Australia website, you will need to include a picture of the trig point, along with your GPS receiver and (preferably) yourself. Long distance / telephoto type pictures are against the spirit of this cache. You are encouraged to leave a description of your journey in your log to help others in finding the trig point.
Please respect local laws and regulations when searching for trig points. If you believe that a trig point is located on private property or in a dangerous location, you may archive the cache, by clicking on Log this Cache and place an "Archived" log on the Geocaching Australia website.
If you feel that you can add to the description of this trig point or adjust the difficulty / terrain ratings, please feel free to edit this cache and amend the information suitably. Vandalism of the cache description or other information will result in your account being terminated.
Additonal Information
This State Trig survey control marker was identified in the SurCom database and consists of a brass disc fixed to a concrete base. The control point does not have an official name in SurCom but as there is reference is made to "Exeter Sports Ground" in the documentation, it has been given the name, "Exeter Sports Ground ST1092". Further information about this State Trig can be found from the link Exeter Sports Ground.
Logs
Lots campers parked at the park.
Thanks for bring me here and trigpoint.
Junior EeePees was in Launceston doing some refereeing at some soccer games over the weekend so EeePees asked me if I wanted to join him for the weekend and see if we could find some caches while J.E.P. was refereeing. Of course I jumped at the chance to spend the weekend with such a great mate and find caches in and around Launceston.
This was my 18th for the day and the 20th for the weekend.
We continued to search for other caches around Exeter and tis was the next on the list we walkwd across the wat grass field by now my shoes were soking wet as were mt sockes and feet but that wasn't going to stop me from finding another cache.
As we were walking to the trig EeePees said thats my sirter inlaw over there at the dog traning area., so after finding the trig we went and said hello and had a bit of a chat fefore continuing on our quest.
I ended up with 28 caches today and 55 caches found over the weekend and one DNF.
Found at 0132
TFTC
Sainted at 1207hrs.
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint.