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St Sampson, Cricklade added to Places of Worship in South West by clinkadink on 21/12/2022

Parking/TOAL: 51.640909, -1.858546

There has been a church on this site since at least AD 890 - not surprising when you consider the age of Cricklade itself, which was a thriving town in the late Saxon era.

One of the finest parish churches in Wiltshire, St Sampson's is a superb medieval building with a striking Perpendicular tower that rises high over this ancient Saxon town.

The dedication to St Sampson is unusual; it is one of only five churches in England dedicated to Sampson, who was a 6th-century Welshman, an abbot of Caldey, and the first Bishop of Dol in Brittany.

At the time of the Domesday Book, the church was held by Westminster Abbey in London. It seems that the Abbey rebuilt the Saxon church around 1080. Remnants of this 11th-century construction can be seen in the lower section of the west wall of the nave.

Much of the current St Sampson's dates to a major rebuilding in the period 1240-1280, though the most striking feature - the central tower - was begun in the early 16th century and finished by the Duke of Northumberland in 1551-1553. Perhaps the tower acts as the Duke's legacy, as he was beheaded for treason shortly after it was completed. The chancel was rebuilt 1350-1370 and a large chapel was added by Sir Edmund Hungerford before his death in 1484.

Back to the tower; it is decorated with large octagonal turrets at each corner. These rise well above the battlemented top of the tower and are capped with striking spirelets. The tower facade is highly decorated with blind arcading and emphasizes just what an imposing and impressive structure it is.

There are remnants of the early Saxon church to be seen in the current building; over the north door (the main entrance) are pieces of a 10th-century cross shaft and part of a grave slab of similar age, both showing traditional Saxon interlace carving patterns.

A Saxon pilaster strip is built into the wall of the south aisle, composed of two carved stones are set high on the south aisle wall; the westernmost stone shows a pair of beasts, while the other stone shows two figures thought to be of Roman origin, but later recarved in the 11th century. Another possible Roman remain is incorporated in the font.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Sampson%27s_Church,_Cricklade

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Co-ordinates: 51.64056, -1.857997 • what3words: ///baseless.noticing.toffee
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 21/12/2022. 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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St Nicholas Church, Wells next the Sea, North Norfolk (By Fuzzyjack)

A really lovely church with some fantastic woodwork on the inside of the roof.

Most of the local area is in the Holkham estate who do not give permission to TOAL from their land but Wells itself is mostly not owned by the estate. I did pop into the church and say hello to some lovely ladies and leave a small cash donation in the little box.

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Co-ordinates: 52.95146, 0.854088 • what3words: ///repelled.straws.electrode
St Nicholas, Chichester (By grandad1950)

An ancient grade 1 listed Parish church of St Nicholas in the West Sussex village of West Itchenor. The coast and harbour is just a few minutes walk away

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Co-ordinates: 50.7998, -0.86638 • what3words: ///rated.reddish.bookshop
River Thames, Marlow, Buckinghamshire (By Djiman61)

Picturesque town of Marlow in Buckinghamshire.

Known for its Suspension bridge in the middle of town. Very large Weir next to its lock and from the air gives stunning footage.

TOAL was from the river bank just upstream from the bridge but plenty of open spaces to take off from.

Marlow can be very busy so be mindful of walkers, dogs etc.

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Co-ordinates: 51.56662, -0.763637 • what3words: ///fatter.merely.mainland
Claydon locks, Cherwell (By grandad1950)

A set of 4 locks on the Oxford canal.

A pleasant stroll along the canal with parking.

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Co-ordinates: 52.14325, -1.321253 • what3words: ///crowds.bleak.regress
Saint Thomas a Becket Pagham, Arun (By grandad1950)

Located close to the coast at Pagham Harbour St. Thomas parish church is a grade 1 listed building dating from the 11th century

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Co-ordinates: 50.77004, -0.748441 • what3words: ///thing.shops.lectured
Dudmaston Hall, Shropshire (By D0c.Col)

Dudmaston Hall, a beautiful National Trust country house near Bridgnorth in Shropshire, filmed with a mix of ground footage and aerial views.

At first glance, Dudmaston looks like a traditional English country home, with its red-brick frontage, formal gardens, woodland and peaceful lake views. But behind that calm exterior is a story stretching back nearly 900 years.

In this video, we look at the long history of the Wolryche and Wolryche-Whitmore family, including the Civil War Royalist Sir Thomas Wolryche, the building of the present hall in the late 17th century, and the later alterations by local architect and builder John Smalman.

We also explore the story of William Wolryche-Whitmore, the Shropshire politician and reformer who supported the abolition of slavery, and Geoffrey Wolryche-Whitmore, remembered for his work with forestry on the Dudmaston estate.

But Dudmaston has one more surprise — inside this traditional country house is an important collection of modern art, shaped by Sir George and Lady Rachel Labouchere, who helped secure the house, estate and collections for the public through the National Trust.

From its historic rooms and gardens to the lake, woodland and wider estate, Dudmaston Hall is one of Shropshire’s most quietly fascinating places.

I filmed Dudmaston over in 2025 and 2026 from two different places. One when the hall was open and last summer when it was closed. Both were from a public path that runs through the estate, but be advised you are still within the NT boundary.

The family still live in the hall and therefore it is closed during the winter months and every Friday and Saturday.

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Co-ordinates: 52.4966, -2.375257 • what3words: ///decimals.logged.cried
South Stoke, Arun (By grandad1950)

Tucked away in a bent of the River Arun in West Sussex the 11th century church of St Leonards . After visiting the church there is a nice walk along the river.

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Co-ordinates: 50.88072, -0.542262 • what3words: ///waltz.upholds.single
St Marys Slindon, Arun (By grandad1950)

A 12th century grade 1 listed parish church in the west sussex village of Slindon

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Co-ordinates: 50.86662, -0.635571 • what3words: ///broker.perfumes.electric
Glen Lochy Forestry Trail, Loch Awe (By IanC2002)

North on the A82, take a Left onto the A85 towards Oban and about 6.5 miles you'll see the sign for Glen Lochy.

There are a number of Picnic tables, first come first served.

In the shadow of Ben Lui, a Monro listed mountain above 3,000 ft.

There is a railway track at this location, and although it's a quiet route, obviously caution is required.

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Co-ordinates: 56.40976, -4.855193 • what3words: ///secondly.relished.hardback
Embury Beacon hillfort, Torridge (By gasbag43)

Perched on a windswept headland along the North Devon coast, Embury Beacon Hill Fort is a striking monument to Britain's Iron Age past. This coastal promontory hill fort, dating back over 2,000 years, once served as a heavily defended tribal stronghold. Its inhabitants utilized a complex system of massive earthen ramparts and ditches to safeguard their community, livestock, and vital maritime trade routes.


These aerial photographs capture the bittersweet reality of the site today. While the expansive panoramas showcase the lush, vibrant green patchwork of Devon's agricultural clifftops meeting the Atlantic, they also document a disappearing legacy. As seen from above, centuries of relentless coastal erosion have dramatically sheared away the cliff face, swallowed the northern defences, and left nearly half of the original prehistoric fort lost to the ocean below.


The high-altitude perspectives highlight the sweeping paths of the South West Coast Path slicing through the landscape, offering a sense of scale. The contrast between the soft, rolling pastures and the fractured, jagged rock platforms stretching into the surf underscores why this spot was chosen for defence—and why it remains so vulnerable.


For history enthusiasts and landscape photographers alike, the location balance the timeless, rugged charm of the English coastline with a reminder of nature's power to slowly reclaim human history.

It's a National Trust site, so TOAL is outside of the location's boundary. Parking is in a lay-by big enough for only 2 cars and a 20 minute walk in along the coastal path

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Co-ordinates: 50.94736, -4.539649 • what3words: ///notched.sprinting.correctly

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