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The Church of St Mary the Virgin in Bishops Cannings stands as one of Wiltshire’s most impressive medieval parish churches, with origins likely rooted in a Saxon foundation.

By the late 12th century a substantial stone church had taken shape, later transformed through major 13th–15th century expansions. These included the Early English central tower, the south chantry chapel, and the soaring 15th century spire that still dominates the landscape.

Over the centuries the church became known for its music, notably its early peal of eight bells cast in 1602, and for the wealth of its parish, which supported repeated restorations, including significant Victorian work in the 1880s.

The accompanying photograph captures the church’s commanding presence within its historic churchyard, revealing the cruciform plan, the central tower and spire, and the long-settled burial ground that encircles it.

This elevated perspective highlights how the church has served as both a spiritual and geographical anchor for the surrounding rural community for nearly a millennium.

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Co-ordinates: 51.37654, -1.947129 • what3words: ///newlyweds.basics.solar

Hidden in the Shropshire countryside, the ruins of Wenlock Priory tell a remarkable story of faith, wealth, controversy, and survival.

Founded in the early medieval period and later refounded as a powerful Cluniac monastery after the Norman Conquest, Wenlock Priory became one of the wealthiest religious houses in the region. For centuries, monks lived, worked, and worshipped here — managing vast lands across Shropshire and beyond.

That long history came to a dramatic end in 1540, during the Dissolution of the Monasteries under Henry VIII. The priory was stripped, abandoned, and gradually fell into ruin — its stone reused throughout the surrounding town.

Today, the remains of Wenlock Priory are managed and preserved by English Heritage, allowing visitors to explore one of England’s most atmospheric monastic sites. Part of the former priory complex also survives as Wenlock Abbey, a private residence which has been home since the 1980s to the actress Gabrielle Drake, known for her roles in 1960s television including the science-fiction series UFO.

I parked for free at the top of the road simply named 'Bull Ring' just off Much Wenlock's main street, but English Heritage have a paid carpark adjacent to the entrance to the priory just a short walk further on.

The town itself is a pleasure to stroll around and has many places to eat and of course toilets are readily available too.

As the priory is managed by English Heritage it's best to be discreet, whilst filming. I used a TOAL point just off 'Bull Ring' road next to their carpark as it was a public path and gives you a certain amount of privacy, whilst maintaining a modest amount of VLOS!

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Co-ordinates: 52.59731, -2.555558 • what3words: ///burn.send.enough

A very small parish church in the south downs hamlet of Chithurst, dating from the 11th century.

There is also a Buddhist monastery in the village where visitors are welcome with daily programs of wellbeing, meditation and teachings.

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Co-ordinates: 51.00093, -0.800601 • what3words: ///blackmail.agreed.exhale

All Saints parish church in the South Downs Village of East Dean in West Sussex. The church dates from the 12th century and is a grade 1 listed building. Like many of the remote South Downs national park churches they are surrounded by great countryside.

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Co-ordinates: 50.91114, -0.713787 • what3words: ///pats.photos.dawn

Harlow Hill Tower is a historic building in Harrogate, a town in North Yorkshire, in England.

The building was constructed as an observatory in 1829. It is on the edge of Harlow Moor and was built for John Thompson. It was open to the public as a viewing point by 1900, but was only fitted out with a permanent telescope in 1933.

In 1998, a Foucault pendulum was installed inside. The building has been grade II listed since 1949.

The tower is built of stone, with a square plan, and is generally said to be 90 feet (27 m) high, although the Harrogate Civic Society states that it has been measured as only 70 feet (21 m) high.

On the top is a modern domed observatory roof. It has no decoration other than a lintel inscribed "HARLOW-HILL TOWER 1829". The only windows are small panes on each side near the top. Adjacent is a two-storey entrance extension with a tile roof, and steps leading up to an upper floor doorway.

Interesting little site. I went there to run a practice maintenance survey.

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Co-ordinates: 53.98309, -1.561662 • what3words: ///nest.thing.edit

Rannoch Moor, 28th January 2026.

50 Square Miles of moorland in the Highlands of Scotland and a great place to fly.

There are many off road locations to fly along this stretch of the A82.

I flew in 5°C which did affect flight time on fully charged batteries on Mini 4 Pro and forv the first time nearly ran out of juice.

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Co-ordinates: 56.62135, -4.765497 • what3words: ///redeemed.spill.farmed

Isolated on its own in the South Downs National Park is a tiny ancient church of St Marys the Virgin in Upwaltham.

A grade 1 listed building dating from 1120. Surrounded by the south downs it is essential to go inside to discover its fascinating history and world war 2 actions.

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Co-ordinates: 50.91651, -0.65978 • what3words: ///carry.anchorman.certified

The south downs hamlet of Stopham has a fine grade 1 listed parish church dating from the 11th century, surrounded by lovely countryside

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Co-ordinates: 50.96072, -0.539593 • what3words: ///handy.taxed.flap

King’s Play Hill rises above the village of Heddington on the northern edge of the Wiltshire Downs, overlooking a landscape shaped by chalk geology and long human use.

It gets its name from the Battle of Roundway Down in 1643, a pivotal Royalist victory during the English Civil War where forces loyal to King Charles I defeated the Parliamentarian (Roundhead) army.


While the main battle occurred on nearby Roundway Down, the surrounding hills—including King's Play Hill - were part of the area used by troops and saw action during the fight.

The history of the place though reaches far deeper. The surrounding slopes show clear evidence of prehistoric and medieval activity, with ancient field systems, trackways and prominent lynchets marking centuries of cultivation.

Kings Play Long Barrow and Round Barrow on its summit are two of the multitude of barrows and megaliths in the area, although both of these have been badly damaged over the years by ploughing and seeing them from the air doesn’t really do them justice

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Co-ordinates: 51.39305, -1.986279 • what3words: ///workloads.hoot.pinches

Loch Arklet is a Scottish loch and reservoir within the Trossachs National Park, in Stirlingshire.

Where I parked is the mid point between two lochs, Arklet and Katrine.

If you use a Sat Nav to find this location it will tell you to park and walk. You can ignore this as it is a through road, single track fully tarmaced with passing places.

The location I was parked had space for two vehicles of road.

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Co-ordinates: 56.24817, -4.597083 • what3words: ///perfected.proven.amount