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Epiacum Roman Fort added to Castles and Fortifications in North East by Shambleclown on 19/09/2020

Whitley Castle (Epiacum) is a large, unusually shaped Roman fort (Latin: castra) north-west of the town of Alston, Cumbria, England. The castrum, which was first built by the Roman Army early in the 2nd century AD, was partly demolished and rebuilt around 200 AD. It appears to have been sited to protect lead mining in the area as well as to support the border defences of Hadrian's Wall.

Unlike most Roman forts that have a "playing-card shape" (rectangular with rounded corners), Whitley Castle is lozenge-shaped to fit the site. Numerous banks and ditches ring the stone ramparts, making it among the most complex defensive earthworks of any fort known in the Roman Empire.

To gain access, which is free, visit the The Nook Farm Shop & Cafe which is on the A689. The landowners own the Shop and had no problem in allowing me to fly there. You do not really appreciate the size of the fort and ramparts until you get in the air. Planning on a future visit to do a map survey.

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Co-ordinates: 54.84551, -2.483992 • what3words: ///smoking.startles.coaching
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 06/07/2020. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location.

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Prospect Park and The Mansion House (By apreading)

Plenty of parking in or around the park. Dense woodland at the top, so probably best to fly the drone from the open areas at the foot of the hill, which are wide open spaces.

The Mansion House has an interesting history and is an iconic and well known building in West Reading. Some

Prospect Park is a public park situated north of the A4 (Bath Road) in the western suburbs of Reading.
It is the largest park in Reading, and includes a large regency style house, known as The Mansion House (previously as Prospect House). There are also sporting facilities and the Prospect Park Miniature Railway within the 50 hectares (120 acres) of parkland, and a Harvester restaurant in the Mansion House.

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More info here: Prospect Park, Reading - Wikipedia

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Co-ordinates: 51.44936, -1.011478 • what3words: ///cheat.void.apple
Gairloch Free Church of Scotland (By Buzbysmg)

Located by accident whilst flying around Gairloch beach. Nice featured church so thought it worth an add.

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Co-ordinates: 57.71936, -5.686614 • what3words: ///rainy.illogical.successor
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church, Hednesford. (By Larry68)

Park anywhere in the town which is close by (where permitted). Hednesford Hills are close by and make for a fantastic walk, too!

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 52.71031, -1.998564 • what3words: ///create.efficient.toolbar
Foots Cray meadows (By grandad1950)

On the edge of Sidcup a large area of parkland, woodland and meadows along the river Cray

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Co-ordinates: 51.42568, 0.127215 • what3words: ///lakes.market.comical
Leeds Liverpool Canal & Docklands (By Bradders101)

Footage of Liverpool’s Albert & Princess docklands with the Leeds / Liverpool canal link.

Take and landing point primary at Albert Dock. Suggested parking at Liverpool One NCP

Footage taken with Mini 4 Pro

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Co-ordinates: 53.40086, -2.991092 • what3words: ///goods.format.park
Scroby Wind farm (By Skyrunner1)

Parking available (currently £1.40 per hour). Nice RNLI lifeboat station next to car park free entry with a small volunteer cafe inside,

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 52.64713, 1.735856 • what3words: ///bridge.apron.began
Falls of Dochart (By Buzbysmg)

The beautiful Falls of Dochart run through the small town of Killin, in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.
Located at the western end of Loch Tay, the famous white waters of the Falls of Dochart can be viewed from the village’s bridge.
Excellent water show especially after rainfall.

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Co-ordinates: 56.46248, -4.320556 • what3words: ///burns.torched.prouder
Eltham Palace (By grandad1950)

TOAL just outside the main gate from the road

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Co-ordinates: 51.44714, 0.048514 • what3words: ///ruby.activism.cost
Old Auchans house (By Kcscott)

Large trees located round the perimeter and some smaller ones inside the castle walls.
Area has been fenced off due to safety concerns for the structure so access to the castle isn't allowed.

History of Auchans House:
It was originally a mid 16th century stone Z-plan tower house, founded by William Wallace of Dundonald and Auchans. Built with materials removed from Dundonald Castle, the long main block, is of three storeys and an attic. With its vaulted basements and being of slightly different construction, it could be part of an earlier building. Flanking its south wall, is a central round stair tower and a terrace which was originally encased by a barmkin wall. In 1640, the house was converted into a L-plan, when Sir William Cochrane of Cowdon, added a wing of three storeys and a garret. In 1667, the wing was extended by the addition of a block with a crow-stepped gable, flanked by a round stair tower and a corbelled-out square, round angle tower. The main entrance in the re-entrant angle, was through a Renaissance-style doorway below an armorial shield in the square stair-turret. Sadly this once magnificent Scottish baronial residence, is now a complete ruin

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Co-ordinates: 55.57731, -4.61135 • what3words: ///trickling.asks.earth
Harborough Rocks (By Earwig)

Several of us have flown here. I'm surprised it hasn't been added previously.

Nice, open area for FPV cruising, with some interesting features, both natural and man-made, if you want to do a bit of proximity flying.
Not usually very busy, despite being right next to the Tissington Trail and popular with rock climbers - just keep away from them. Extensive views across the Dales from the trig point at the top of the hill. It can get windy.

Parking at ///submerge.financial.trespass (what3words) and along the road.

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Co-ordinates: 53.09407, -1.63898 • what3words: ///unloads.defining.congratulations

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