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Annesley Old Church added to Historic Buildings in East Midlands by Buzbysdrone on 05/01/2024

Park on slip road adjacent (sign posted Annesley Old Church) TOAL at same location.

Annesley Old Church or the Church of All Saints, Annesley Park, is a disused church in a ruinous condition which stands on a mound near to Annesley Hall, Nottinghamshire. The building remains are Grade I listed.

The church is built in stone and measures approximately 35 metres (115 ft) by 14.5 metres (48 ft). The standing remains include the roofless west tower, nave, chancel and a large 14th-century lady chapel to the south. The Lady Chapel, known as the "Felley Chantry” after the priory at Felley to whom the patronage once belonged, contained three fine sedilia and a piscina and a large east window with reticulated stone tracery. The surrounding graveyard contains a variety of mainly 17th- and 18th-century grave markers.

The present building, constructed by the Annesley family in 1356, replaced a previous Norman building on the same site. After the Annesley estate had passed by marriage to the Chaworths, Patrick Chaworth, 3rd Viscount Chaworth, in 1686 built the flight of steps leading up to the church and arranged for a carving of his coat of arms, or Achievement, to be fixed one of the tower walls in the church. As the village of Annesley developed into a mining community it was decided to build a new church on a site nearer to the growing colliery community. The new church, All Saints' Church, Annesley, was consecrated in 1874. Occasional services, especially Harvest Festivals, continued to be held in the old church until 1942. Following the cessation of use the building deteriorated and Viscount Chaworth's achievement was transferred to the new church. When the Annesley estate was sold in 1973 the buildings fell into a state of total disrepair and were sold by the Church Commissioners to Ashfield District Council for a nominal £1. In 2012 Ashfield District Council completed a programme of preservation and restoration to make the site safe and accessible to visitors.

The ruined building was Grade I listed in 1966 and scheduled as an Ancient Monument in 1977. It is also on the Heritage at Risk register.

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Co-ordinates: 53.06617, -1.250081 • what3words: ///care.dunes.wins
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 05/01/2024. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location. Landowner permission may be required before taking off.

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Midsummer Hill Camp, Herefordshire (By gasbag43)

Midsummer Hill, an iconic hillfort in the Malvern Hills Area Of Natural Beauty, is steeped in over 2,500 years of history. Initially constructed during the Early Iron Age (c. 6th century BC), it evolved into a powerful, multi-ringed fortress, acting as a regional hub for tribal society. It is considered one of the most complex and unique Iron Age hillforts in Herefordshire, in that it spans over two hilltops; Midsummer Hill and Hollybush Hill

The photographs capture the scale of these multiple parallel ramparts which wrap dramatically around the contours of the hills. These defences showcase sophisticated Iron Age engineering and a formidable statement of power that is still clearly legible.

The images vividly illustrate why this position was chosen. The site controls the highest point, offering panoramic, 360-degree views (visible in wide-angle) over the surrounding ancient, agricultural landscape towards distant peaks.

This elevation and visibility made it a crucial strategic vantage point for defensive monitoring, commanding both the hills and the plain. Modern walking paths trace these ancient defences, blending centuries of human history with the rugged natural beauty of the Herefordshire landscape.

There's a free car park at the base of the hill. TOAL was from a small clearing near the summit alongside the footpath

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Co-ordinates: 52.03452, -2.349667 • what3words: ///beauty.argued.verifying
Skipsea Castle, East Riding of Yorkshire (By CutThroatJake)

Skipsea Castle was a Norman motte and bailey castle near the village of Skipsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Built around 1086.
The site is void of all structures but the various mounds, and other earthwork fortifications remain.
The site is owned by English Heritage but is unmanned.
English Heritage forbid! TOAL from their sites so this was done from the roadside, where parking is limited but the traffic levels were light.

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Co-ordinates: 53.97865, -0.229597 • what3words: ///reshaping.vanished.added
St Peters, Chichester (By grandad1950)

A small south downs parish church dating from the 12th century in the tiny village of East Marden West Sussex. A grade 1 listed building

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Co-ordinates: 50.92551, -0.852523 • what3words: ///plodding.encodes.solids
Marine Hotel, Troon (By gaamuk)

A prominent landmark on a beautiful coastline, the hotel overlooks the 18th hole on the Old Course at Royal Troon and has views over the Firth of Clyde to the isle of Arran and Ailsa Craig.

This location is within Prestwick Airport's flight restriction zone, so permission is required from ATC via Air Portal. The Duty manager at the hotel was happy for me to use the hotel grounds for TOAL, and there is a public road nearby if this is a probem for you.

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Co-ordinates: 55.53167, -4.648869 • what3words: ///rashers.impaired.producers
St Mary Church, North Marden, Chichester (By grandad1950)

Nestled in the South Downs is the rather unusual shaped tiny historic church of St Marys in North Marden West Sussex.

Dating from the 12th century it is a grade 1 listed building.

Good walking country around the church.

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Co-ordinates: 50.9391, -0.852658 • what3words: ///wicket.desktops.parsnips
Gardenstown, Gardenstown and King Edward (By kvetner)

Gardenstown is one of a series of villages along the north coast of Aberdeenshire, all characterised by a spectacular and precipitous drive down to the shoreline, and picturesque homes along the seafront.

I used the signed free car park to the east of the harbour. If you choose to park at the west end of the seafront, the roadway is often very narrow and has an unshielded steep drop to the seaward edge. It's especially hard to reverse along safely if you meet a vehicle coming the way, so I'd recommend not going that way.

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Co-ordinates: 57.67225, -2.338658 • what3words: ///everyone.huddling.deflate
Pennan, New Pitsligo (By kvetner)

Pennan is one of a series of villages along the north coast of Aberdeenshire, all characterised by a spectacular and precipitous drive down to the shoreline, and picturesque homes along the seafront. It's possibly the best known, due to being featured in the film Local Hero, but I think it's less interesting than Crovie and Gardenstown.

There was a "no drone zone" sign on the village hall, so I flew from a neighbouring beach to be discreet. But be warned: it's a really tricky and dangerous scramble across fallen rocks to get there.

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Co-ordinates: 57.67888, -2.260431 • what3words: ///crunching.written.decisive
Crovie (By kvetner)

Crovie is one of a series of villages along the north coast of Aberdeenshire, all characterised by a spectacular and precipitous drive down to the shoreline, and picturesque homes along the seafront.

There is limited parking on the seafront itself, but as there's not much space, the residents prefer visitors to use one of the two car parks on the approach road.

I flew from a bench next to the coastal park which heads west towards Gardenstown.

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Co-ordinates: 57.67911, -2.324332 • what3words: ///adjuster.shelving.swelling
Eynsford viaduct, Sevenoaks (By Venners07)

The Eynsford Viaduct is a nine-arched red-brick railway bridge built in 1862 that spans the River Darent and the Darent Valley in Kent. Standing 75 feet high, this Grade II listed structure carries the Southeastern Railway's Maidstone East Line between Swanley and Sevenoaks. It is a notable Victorian engineering landmark

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Co-ordinates: 51.36851, 0.202743 • what3words: ///farmer.clay.waddle
Footdee, Aberdeen, Hanover South (By kvetner)

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Despite the number of tourists traipsing through, it's a residential neighbourhood, so I suggest fly with respect to privacy.

It's probably a good spot to catch big boats entering or leaving the harbour, although it was fairly quiet when I visited.

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Co-ordinates: 57.14292, -2.071025 • what3words: ///loves.charmingly.patch

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