Old Dangarsleigh trig Dangarsleigh, New South Wales, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 02-Apr-15. Waypoint TP7107
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S30° 34.703' E151° 40.521' (WGS 84) |
| 56J 372982E 6616375N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 1092 m |
| Local Government Area: | Armidale |
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Description
A Trig Point is a virtual cache which requires a cacher to locate the Trigonometric Station at GZ and to photograph it.
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.
The original collection of trig points had been sourced from Geoscience Australia. But this rock cairn was found beside the newer concrete pedestal.
Please respect local laws and regulations when searching for trig points. If you believe that a trig point is located on private property for which access is not permitted, 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.
This is a rock cairn (and as at 2/4/15) with a 150mm x 150mm wooden post with intact vanes lying across the cairn, next to the concrete pedestal.
Access: The owner is Lyndsay Waters,of "Lansdowne" property, on Old Gostwyck Rd.
Logs
The closer you get, the harder it is to see the trig point. There is a small house and shed behind a gate at the base of the hill with the trig on it, however no one was home so we couldn't get permission to take the short walk up the hill.
One of the GCA Trigs we found along the way. A lovely area to visit.
TFTC !!
Thanks
Albida
Phoned the property owner before beginning this traipse up the hill. I knew there were two trigs up here so no surprises.
. TFTC.Will have to come back with a functional machete to clear the black berries from the rock pile, and some leather gloves; as I only had cloth ones for the CITO Event at Stanthorpe.
