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Gloucester Docks, Gloucester & Sharpness Canal added to Rivers and Canals in South West by clinkadink on 21/11/2022

Parking: 51.864407, -2.251596
TOAL: 51.864046, -2.252143

Be aware that Gloucester Prison is 150m to the north. The North Warehouse separates the prison and docks. The photo was taken pointing south-south-west.

Gloucester Docks form the most inland port in the country. Elizabeth I granted Gloucester the status of customs port in 1580. The first customs house was at the Old Quay which stretches north from the lock at the North Quay. The house still stands and still wears the royal coat of arms.

Tolls were collect for many years before 1580. The ‘Old Quay’ was in its day a new quay! The river Severn split into three sections at Gloucester and re-joined further up river. The split in the river was the reason why the Romans built a fort here – it was the most southerly crossing point into Wales.

The most easterly arm of the river came much closer to the city lapping St Mary de Crypt – actually it was the other way around; the church was sited close to what was the river. This was the site of the Roman Quay. The bridge that crossed the river here (Westgate St) was ‘Foreign Bridge’, at the end of Westgate was ‘Westgate Bridge’ crossing the middle arm. The western arm was crossed at ‘Over Bridge’

The eastern arm silted up in the C14th hence the need for a second Quay. River traffic increased in the C18th. The development of the Main Basin and ship canal saw the decline of the second quay after which it became known as the Old Quay.

In 1793 Parliament gave the go ahead to build a ship canal to negate the difficult to negotiate tidal section of the river.

By 1797 the Main Basin had been dug, the canal took another twenty years the last years being influenced by Thomas Telford.

The hole – 16’ deep was dug by hand.

The Barge Arm, an extension of the basin was added (1824) before the canal was linked up (1827), to allow smaller barges to keep out of the way of ships.

In 1849 the Victoria Basin was opened as the port became busier. Warehouses continued to be built until the 1870’s.

Corn from Ireland and Europe, sugar from the Caribbean, timber from Scandinavia were main imports, salt from Worcestershire exported.

Imagine 30 tall ships, barges and other small craft manoeuvring around the docks. Warehouses being filled ships loaded, trams steam engines horses vying for space among the barrel and boxes piled high, imagine the dust from Corn Mills and timber yards the smoke and soot from fires and engines mixing with the sweet talk of labourers and seamen. Welcome to C19th Gloucester.

During the C19th Gloucester flourished through the canal and railway Ages and continued until the rise of motorways and container ships in the 1960’s

https://www.gloucesterdocks.me.uk/studies/historydocks.htm

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Co-ordinates: 51.86395, -2.252449 • what3words: ///spice.tinsel.healers
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 20/11/2022. 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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all Saints West dean, Wealden (By grandad1950)

Dating from the 11th century the parish church of all saints in the tiny village of Westdean is a grade 1 listed building on the edge of friston forest

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Co-ordinates: 50.77672, 0.161818 • what3words: ///increment.scored.tangible
Bodnant Garden, Conwy (By D0c.Col)

Bodnant Garden in North Wales, one of Britain’s most celebrated historic gardens, overlooking the beautiful Conwy Valley.

You can explore how Bodnant was transformed from a Victorian estate into the remarkable garden we see today. Follow the story of Henry Davis Pochin, the wealthy Victorian chemist who bought Bodnant in 1874, and landscape designer Edward Milner, who helped shape its early development.

You can also discover the famous Laburnum Arch, the influence of the McLaren family and Lord Aberconway, the creation of the magnificent Italianate terraces, Bodnant’s important collection of rhododendrons and exotic plants, and the extraordinary story of the Pin Mill, dismantled at Woodchester in Gloucestershire and rebuilt at Bodnant in 1938–39.

Along the way there are views of the gardens, terraces, woodland, water features and colourful planting, together with some aerial footage showing Bodnant in its spectacular setting beneath the mountains of North Wales.

You can park on the National Trust car park for free on the east side of Bodnant Road and the Pavillion on the edge of the car park next to the road is good for sustenance and comfort breaks. Also there is a small car park on the same side but further south down Bodnant Road where you can TOAL in relative privacy, but VLOS is limited here. You can use the whole road for TOAL though as its not owned by the National Trust, but I did notice they have Trust staff in buggies going up and down now and then so be prepared to be challenged.

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Co-ordinates: 53.23458, -3.799023 • what3words: ///cherished.stunning.loaning
St Michael the Archangel, Wealden (By grandad1950)

Dating from around 1150 St Michael the Archangel parish church in the south downs village of Litlington in East Sussex is a grade 1 listed building. Just a few minutes walk from the river Cuckmere

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Co-ordinates: 50.79713, 0.160198 • what3words: ///shifting.voice.garlic
St Michael and All Angels church, Wealden (By grandad1950)

A grade 1 listed parish church of St Michaels in the East Sussex village of Berwick, dating from the 13th century.

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Co-ordinates: 50.82391, 0.155108 • what3words: ///cages.chins.hypocrite
Ashurst St James, Horsham (By grandad1950)

A 12th century grade 1 listed parish church in Ashurst West Sussex

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Co-ordinates: 50.93477, -0.32716 • what3words: ///drifter.resources.napkins
St Mary's Church, Horsham (By grandad1950)

A grade 1 parish church gating from the 12th century in the West Sussex village of West Chiltington.

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Co-ordinates: 50.95424, -0.449135 • what3words: ///ratio.spurted.curated
Beningbrough Hall, Hambleton (By D0c.Col)

Explore Beningbrough Hall in North Yorkshire, a striking early-18th-century country house with a surprisingly rich history behind its elegant red-brick exterior.

Take a look around the hall, its rather sparsely furnished interiors, the impressive staircase and the gardens, while tracing the story of the families who shaped Beningbrough over the centuries.

I TOAL just inside the National Trust property not far from the entrance to keep a half decent line of sight. There are public routes through the property (albeit red routes) though so VLOS can be maintained if you're willing to do some walking.

It is also in Leeming's NOTAM Navigation Warning, so check for details before you go. All was good when I was there!

If you are an NT member food, drink is available. Parking was free, member or not when I was there though.

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Co-ordinates: 54.02044, -1.213625 • what3words: ///then.perfectly.engrossed
Alciston Parish Church, Wealden (By grandad1950)

The parish church at Alciston in East Sussex dates from the 13th century and is a grade 1 listed building.

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Co-ordinates: 50.82993, 0.136895 • what3words: ///handfuls.cushy.vessel
Chartley Castle, Stafford (By bryand)

Chartley Castle lies in ruins to the north of the village of Stowe-by-Chartley
in Staffordshire, between Stafford and Uttoxeter.
Mary Queen of Scots, was imprisoned on the estate in 1585. The remains of the
castle and associated earthworks are a Scheduled Monument, the site having been
protected since 1925.

ST18 0LN. Parking is awkward as the A518 is a busy road. There are a couple of
areas of field entrance hard standing near the ruins.

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Co-ordinates: 52.85398, -1.985847 • what3words: ///casino.blatantly.raves
Billingford Mill, South Norfolk (By Kevin_Fairgrieve)

Parking is very limited at the mill but the nearby pub has plenty.. The mill is generally not open, so pick your day and go.

This windmill was built to replace a post mill that was blown over and destroyed in 1859. The new mill was run using wind power between 1860 and 1956. It was the last commercial windmill in Norfolk. It continued to work using an engine until 1959.

The mill has five storeys, a Norfolk boat-shaped cap, four patent sails and a six-bladed fantail which ensures the cap always faces into the wind. Most of the original machinery is intact, including two sets of stones, the great spur wheel, sack hoist, tentering gear and governors.

It was the first mill to be acquired by Norfolk County Council for preservation by Norfolk Windmills Trust in 1965. It is a Grade II* listed building. The mill was restored by the Suffolk Millwright, Tim Whiting and his team, between 2017 and 2021.

The mill stands on Billingford Common, a County Wildlife Site. Tours of the mill are available on open days and by appointment.

A fantastic and unique place steeped in history. So much of our heritage is sadly being left to just rot away.

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Co-ordinates: 52.36233, 1.181156 • what3words: ///slowly.betrayal.emulated

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