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Caverswall Castle, Staffordshire added to Castles and Fortifications in West Midlands by D0c.Col on 17/10/2024

AN AWESOME 17th CENTURY MOATED CASTLE HIDDEN IN A CHARMING STAFFORDSHIRE VILLAGE.

Caverswall Castle is a historic, Grade I listed building located in Staffordshire, England. Built in the early 17th century on the foundations of a 13th-century medieval castle, it features a unique blend of Jacobean architecture with medieval elements, like its moated design. The original castle was constructed in the 1200s, though it fell into ruin by the 17th century. In 1615, it was rebuilt by Matthew Cradock, a local wool merchant, who retained the medieval moat and incorporated modern architectural features of the time.

The castle's history is rich, having passed through various owners over the centuries. It was at different times used as a nunnery, a private home, and even a hotel. Its stunning architecture includes towers, battlements, and an impressive gatehouse, while the interior features grand rooms, paneling, and ornamental details that reflect its long and varied history.

In recent years, Caverswall Castle has attracted attention for being on the market multiple times, sometimes for potential restoration projects or commercial use. The castle's charm lies in its combination of medieval fortress-like features and later Jacobean elegance. Its picturesque setting includes landscaped gardens and the surrounding Staffordshire countryside, making it a remarkable example of England's architectural heritage.

I parked at the curbside just down the road. There are a lot of trees about so I took off from the Church adjacent to the Property. VLOS is possible with some careful planning!

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Co-ordinates: 52.98261, -2.074871 • what3words: ///during.rainbow.appoints
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 07/10/2024. 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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Silsden Park, Bradford (By Rick2522)

Located on Bolton Road, Silsden (near Keighley), BD20 0JY.

It’s a fairly large, open public park, with a variety of features: rugby pitches, a skate park, tennis courts, bowling green + clubhouse, a children’s play area with climbing frames and swings.

It’s open 24/7, all year round.

Pros:

The large open spaces (rugby pitches, lawns) provide good room for takeoff, landing, and maneuvering without too many obstacles.

Because there are fewer tall trees or dense woodland (at least in the main parts), lines of sight can be pretty clear.

The variety of features (play areas, courts, open grass) gives scope for interesting aerial shots.

Challenges:

There are built structures (skate park ramps, courts, clubhouse) and people will often be around — risk of interfering with public use.

Weather/wind can be a factor; open parks are more exposed.

The boundaries with residential areas might be close — you’ll probably be flying over or near private property / people's gardens if you drift.

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Co-ordinates: 53.91441, -1.934066 • what3words: ///shell.issued.chain
Logierait Viaduct, Perthshire, Pitlochry (By karl60)

Logierait Viaduct over the River Tay — once part of the Highland Railway’s Aberfeldy branch. Built in 1865 with wrought iron lattice girders and cast-iron pilasters, the bridge carried passengers, freight, and whisky for nearly a century before falling victim to the Beeching cuts in 1965. Saved from closure by local residents, it is now uniquely owned and maintained by the community, serving as a vital crossing and part of National Cycle Routes 7 and 77.

Yes, you can drive vehicles across the bridge.

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Co-ordinates: 56.64678, -3.683443 • what3words: ///humans.improving.companies
Beverley Lock, East Riding of Yorkshire (By CutThroatJake)

Beverley Beck, one of the shortest canals in the UK at 0.75ml connected the industrial areas of the town with the river Hull. The original waterway was converted to a canal in 18th century and the lock was installed to control water levels

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Co-ordinates: 53.83971, -0.395025 • what3words: ///sampling.including.stable
Bramber Brooks, Horsham (By martinto)

This location has plenty of pattern interest in the landscape, point the camera down and have fun. For landscape there is the South Downs and Bramber Castle in the background. The river meanders nicely here.

When I visited work was ongoing for the installation of a replacement footbridge.

Land owner permission was not sought.

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Co-ordinates: 50.88863, -0.312853 • what3words: ///standards.revolting.proofread
Crosby / Waterloo, Sefton (By Jayfair90)

Great views and great spot to flying the DJI Mini 5 Pro for the 1st time

Parked in the carpark near coastguard lookout and walk about a mile up the footpath and found a nice spot on the right hand side.

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Co-ordinates: 53.50681, -3.061473 • what3words: ///pelting.otter.assorted
Lancaster Rowing Club, Lancaster (By Crackerjack)

Located in Skerton, Lancaster, is a large weir on the River Lune.
There are trees covering about half of the rowing club but the half next to the river is clear above. Plenty of over-water flying to be had here and an Industrial estate on the other side of the river.

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Co-ordinates: 54.06139, -2.795379 • what3words: ///coats.zest.plays
Mount St. Bernard Abbey, North West Leicestershire (By bryand)

You could TOAL from the road outside the monastery, but you get a much better line of sight from the car park. I asked one of the brothers in the bookshop for permission and he was quite happy. I came back at sunset to get the view through the windows in the tower.

The monks found that their dairy farm wasn't making enough to be viable, so they turned to brewing Trappist beers..."Beer should be liquid bread, not coloured water" ... my kind of folk!

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Co-ordinates: 52.74141, -1.322782 • what3words: ///scaffold.wings.page
Salvington Mill, Worthing (By winglider)

Beautiful old windmill, in a residential area.
There were a couple of guys working on the mill, and they told me that there are signs on the gate asking you not to fly over the mill. They were very polite and one of them even flew a drone himself. I politly told them that they did not own the air space and as my drone was only 249g I could fly it where I wanted. The drone flyer agreed but it was the people living close by were concerned about privacy. And as the chairman of the consevation group he was just trying to keep them on side.
Just thought I would mention it here :rofl:

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Co-ordinates: 50.84863, -0.406521 • what3words: ///tastes.memo.shimmered
Roy Underdown pavilion, Eastleigh (By Adamsteele)

A large area of green space, no flight restrictions and can view surrounding areas of beauty, including the Marinas, river Hamble and Southampton water.

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Co-ordinates: 50.86274, -1.319861 • what3words: ///piglets.sank.commuting
Falls of Braan, Luncarty and Dunkeld (By karl60)

Rumbling Bridge lives up to its name — the River Braan thunders through a narrow gorge, crashing over rocks beneath a timeless stone arch. Perfect drone heaven.

TOAL - from rocks on south side of bridge with obvious (and only) was to approach the river.

Caution. A cable runs directly over the bridge between two wooden telegraph posts.

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Co-ordinates: 56.55207, -3.634122 • what3words: ///polished.balancing.dent

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