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Longford Castle added to Historic Buildings in South West by clinkadink on 13/01/2024

Longford Castle was originally built in the late 16th century during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I by the Gorges family to an unusual triangular plan. The caste was built with the proceeds of the contents of one of the Duke of Medina-Sidonia’s galleons which sank in the wake of the Spanish Armada.

In the 18th century the 2nd Earl of Radnor, employed the architect James Wyatt to transform it into a hexagonal palace; a project which was abandoned. It was left to the 4th Earl of Radnor and Victorian architect Anthony Salvin to complete Longford.

Longford Castle, is one of the grandest stately homes in Britain and has been the residence of three families in just over four centuries; the Gorges, the Coleraines, and for over three hundred years, the Bouveries, who continue to live there today.

Laurens Des Bouverie, a Huguenot, came to England from Flanders in 1568 fleeing religious persecution, settled in Kent, was a successful silk merchant, and his descendants acquired land and property which comprises the estates today. The family was ennobled in 1747 with Sir Jacob Des Bouverie becoming the First Viscount Folkestone while his son, William, was created an Earl in 1765. Longford has continued to be home to the Earls of Radnor ever since.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longford_Castle

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Co-ordinates: 51.03918, -1.75657 • what3words: ///long.sums.drooling
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 13/01/2024. 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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Pevensey Castle, Wealden (By grandad1950)

Dating from AD 290 it was the largest Roman Saxon fortresses in England.

TOAL restricted on the English Heritage site so best done from the car park.

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Co-ordinates: 50.81924, 0.333981 • what3words: ///tulip.called.glance
The Museum of Making, Derby (By D0c.Col)

The Museum of Making is located right next to the river Derwent and the banks along the river have been landscaped to take in the fabulous bridges, weir and old and new buildings as part of a regeneration of the area into an enjoyable parkland.

Celebrating the area’s rich history of innovation, the Museum of Making in the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site is a contemporary space telling Derby’s 300-year history of making to inspire new creativity on what is widely regarded as the site of the world’s first factory.

There are loads of places to TOAL, but parking in a city is not easy or free. I visited twice and was able to park behind the Derby Cathedral for an hour that cost £1.40.

It is in a yellow warning zone but not a problem for a <250g drone. There is also the sub station adjacent to the Museum that could give electrical interference but I kept away from it and had no issues with my signal that 100% in the 13 minutes or so I was there.

It's in a city so there is never an issue with food etc, but the museum is free to enter and they have toilets and a cafe.

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Co-ordinates: 52.92582, -1.475692 • what3words: ///hurt.vent.those
Ifield Mill Pond, Crawley (By grandad1950)

A lovely spot to fly and relax on the edge of Crawley. Quite a lot of wildlife and a really good walkway over the ponds.

Quite close to Gatwick FRZ so take care when flying

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Co-ordinates: 51.10934, -0.224281 • what3words: ///holly.winner.steps
Newdigate Clay Pits, Mole Valley (By dandf19)

Newdigate Village, Mole Valley, Surrey. Charming Surrey village inclding St Peter's Church and The Six Bells Inn. The Claypits are located to the west of The Brocus, a recreational green including a cricket club and Bowls club.Parking at The Brocus seemed difficult as the Cricket Club car park was closed. Enterance to The Brocus is via the bus stop - on foot. A public footpath runs between the cricket pavillion and the bolwing nets, turn left and follow the footpath for a while. Quiet and peaceful location, I saw no one in my 30 minutes there on the footpath. I parked at the church and walked down the main street to the TOAL site, about 20 minutes. . Parking on the main street is possible but it is qute a narrow road with a school. The area is also forms part of The Surrey Cycleway so expect to come across single and groups of cyclists in the area.

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Co-ordinates: 51.16895, -0.299124 • what3words: ///sting.ideal.flag
Beeston Weir and Canal, Broxtowe (By 360_FPV)

Easy Parking
A few power cables to keep an eye on
Weir and Canal
Football goals and raised buildings to fly under
Great scenery

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Co-ordinates: 52.91346, -1.200753 • what3words: ///unfair.think.mental
Egerton Dock, Wirral (By Bradders101)

Dockland venue with an interesting bridge. Lots of new development ongoing. Ship wreck situated in top half of dock.

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Co-ordinates: 53.40165, -3.022367 • what3words: ///forces.star.volume
Wymondham windmill, Melton (By bryand)

Six-sail windmills are rare. Wymondham's would be, if it had the sails fitted. It's readily accessible in an artisan centre. I spoke with Sarah in the cafe, who was happy for me to fly the windmill, but suggested that flying late afternoon would be best, with fewer visitors present. Hence the long shadows.

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Co-ordinates: 52.76422, -0.740941 • what3words: ///yard.parkway.laminate
Bewbush Park, Crawley (By grandad1950)

A large multi use park and play area next to Bewbush Academy in Crawley

Lots of parking but could be busy on sunny days at weekends

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Co-ordinates: 51.10222, -0.223124 • what3words: ///dragon.sank.nearly
Swannington windmill, North West Leicestershire (By bryand)

One of the most accessible windmills in Leicestershire; it's not a house, has open curtilage and a public footpath (for TOAL) alongside it. Parking on Moor Lane.
More details at https://swannington-heritage.co.uk/windmills/hough-mill-today/

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Co-ordinates: 52.74995, -1.393456 • what3words: ///seats.losses.glove
Whissendine windmill, Rutland (By bryand)

One of the very few working windmills in Rutland. I spoke to Nigel, the miller, who appeared shortly after I arrived. He was happy for my flight "Just don't hit the mill or bomb the neighbours". He is a mine of information and will happily give a tour of the mill, even starting it up if there is enough wind. Parking adjacent to the mill, with TOAL in nearby vegetable patch.

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Co-ordinates: 52.71944, -0.782229 • what3words: ///winters.deeper.finer

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