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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

Amble harbour. TOAL from breakwater

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Co-ordinates: 55.33875, -1.573534 • what3words: ///shelving.bookmark.runner

Pendeen Lighthouse was built in 1900, and was automated in 1995. TOAL from adjacent car park.

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Co-ordinates: 50.16497, -5.671638 • what3words: ///grandson.graphic.subway

Gwennap Pit, Cornwall has been used for preaching since 1762. The pit is 50 feet, and was probably caused by collapsed mine workings. TOAL from the side of the pit.

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Co-ordinates: 50.21714, -5.173262 • what3words: ///shift.direction.intrigued

Great Chishill windmill is one of only seven open trestle windmills in the UK. I took some drone shots for the committee who were undertaking a restoration of the building in 2019. Although I took off from the car park of the mill, TOAL is possible from the adjacent public highway.

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Co-ordinates: 52.0299, 0.058419 • what3words: ///rapid.conspired.hoot

Site has a public footpath to the east of the castle leading from the main entrance to the church. Parking available on or off site.

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Co-ordinates: 54.73414, -1.654373 • what3words: ///disengage.holidays.reframe

Best seen from Galley Hill , the coast is a continuation of the shingle beach running from Hastings to Bexhill on Sea.

No free parking unless you fancy a bit of a walk up the hill, but great views of the surrounding area.

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Co-ordinates: 50.84121, 0.49746 • what3words: ///pirate.winter.flying

It’s a lovely location near to but not in the village of Higham in Kent. I’ve never seen anyone else there but it is a public right of way and has a signpost clearly saying public footpath. There is a private residence next to one of the lakes, so keep in mind the privacy of the occupants and avoid flying near to it even with a sub 250g drone like the DJI Flip.

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Co-ordinates: 51.43164, 0.474134 • what3words: ///power.film.loser

This is the floodplain between the New Bedford River and the Old Bedford River. The construction of these was carried out in the 1600s by Dutch drainage engineer Cornelius Vermuyden in order to drain the Fens, making the suitable for farming. The floodplain is a SSSI, but would appear to relate to plants and riverlife.

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Co-ordinates: 52.41026, 0.112095 • what3words: ///retrieves.guideline.struts

Between Hastings and Bexhill on the East Sussex coast, Bulverhythe has an extensive shingle beach. Care needed due to the proximity of the railway lines along the edge of the beach.

A good walk can be had going from Hastings to Bexhill , with lots of photo oportunities for both drones and regular cameras.

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Co-ordinates: 50.8496, 0.531382 • what3words: ///gone.items.reason

Parking is limited and access road to Harty is a little one lane country road with pullins

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Co-ordinates: 51.35956, 0.904503 • what3words: ///apartment.bless.degree