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Vandalian Tower, South Harting, Hants added to Monuments in South East by macspite on 01/09/2020

The Vandalian Tower is a monument to failure. Vandalia was a colony planned to thrive in what is now Kentucky but politics prevented its survival. It is rumoured locally that Emma Hamilton would watch for the return of her lover Lord Nelson's fleet from the tower but there must be far better posirions to look out to Spithead and the Solent.

From South Harting head for Chichester on the B2141. Between 1905 and 1924 hill climbs were held regularly at South Harting, I think that this road may have been the one used.
Near the summit is a National Trust car park for Harting Down. There is a discreet noticed that I only saw when leaving saying that you can pay by phone or internet. I haven;t investigated further. Go into the car park as far as you can and go left down toward the road. Park and walk north toward the finger post showing the route of the South Downs Way. Walk left toward the road and cross carefully.

Good walking boots would be useful. You will be walking in an old wood with plenty of fallen branches, leaf mould and fallen whole trees. Stay on the path for around 110 metres and look for the trace of a pathway climbing up through the treesto the open space. It may be an idea to place a marker at the point you emerge from the trees as an easy way to find your way back.

Walk uphill on the mown strip with the fence to your left. There were sheep in the field when I went, dogs aare best left at home. Pick a spot for TOAL and make sure the home is properly recorded at the start of the mission, you are operating fairly close to trees.

Uppark House and some of the land to the west of the tower is National Trust - the tower area is NOT!

The tower is a shadow of its former self and, although you can get low over and into it it's the views of the Hampshire and West Sussex countryside that makes this agood place to fly.

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Co-ordinates: 50.95855, -0.882922 • what3words: ///composer.grapevine.bidder
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 01/09/2020. 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 Botolphs Hardham, Horsham (By grandad1950)

This is a very fine ancient parish church dating from the 11th century in the south downs in West Sussex and is a grade 1 listed building. Well worth a visit to see the remains of ancient wall paintings thought to date from around 1100 inside the church.

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Co-ordinates: 50.94854, -0.522783 • what3words: ///reservoir.relieves.spends
Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island, Northumberland (By mancub77)

Nation Trust property on Holy Island took of from its foreshore no overflight and no issues.

The whole of the East Coast here has a NOTAMS with a floor of 20,000 feet still checked with MOD no issue think they were surprised.

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Co-ordinates: 55.66907, -1.784828 • what3words: ///deprives.wagers.cools
Severn Estuary, Portishead, North Somerset (By WarrenCo)

Great views of the sun setting above Cardiff at this time of year.
Had to launch from the inter-tidal zone on the beach owned and managed by the Crown Estate as you can't take off from North-Somerset council land for hobby/recreational flying.

Parking on Hillside road - there's a small footpath down to the beach.

Area is an SSSI and SAC - No permission needed - just need to pay attention to birds nesting and don't disturb them, but it was very quiet in that regard when I flew here and there were only some seagulls flying low, which were easily avoided by increasing altitude.

The beach is also very quiet generally, which makes it nice to explore with a drone.

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Co-ordinates: 51.47877, -2.810451 • what3words: ///curvy.sped.gown
St. Andrews Church, Kenn, Teignbridge (By Venners07)

This church dates back to the twelfth century, while the churchyard has been a site for worship for much longer. The ancient yew tree is one of the oldest in England. Both the church and its surrounding area continue to be a special and calming place to worship, rest and reflect in the modern age.

The church plays a significant role in the community life of the Kenn Parish, and warmly welcomes everyone into its fellowship.

St Andrew’s is situated in the village of Kenn and serves Kenn, Kennford and Clapham

Lots of spots to TOAL, and no dangers once you are clear of the trees.

We stayed the night before at the Ley arms opposite, lovely food and accommodation. You can also park here.

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Co-ordinates: 50.66071, -3.52659 • what3words: ///downhill.clots.ballparks
St Peter ad vincula, Chichester (By grandad1950)

The grade 1 listed parish church of St Peters in Wisborough Green West Sussex dating from the 12th century. It has a very large graveyard to explore and many original elements remain inside the church

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Co-ordinates: 51.02231, -0.50167 • what3words: ///satin.prime.strict
Inverness Castle (By stubbyd)

[Taken from WikiPedia]
Inverness Castle (Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal Inbhir Nis) sits on a cliff overlooking the River Ness in Inverness, Scotland. A succession of castles have stood on this site since 1057, although the present structure dates from 1836. The present structure is a Category A listed building and was last used as the old County Buildings including the Sheriff Court. It was designed by William Burn (1789–1870) as an early castellated structure, built in red sandstone and completed in 1836.

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Co-ordinates: 57.47412, -4.227493 • what3words: ///grid.shady.stones
Inverness War Memorial, Inverness Crown and Haugh (By stubbyd)

The memorial is a high red sandstone Celtic cross surmounting a square stepped plinth, with inscriptions on the shaft. It features two walls that extend as wings from the base of the cross, which hold plaques and engravings dedicated to the fallen from the First World War, Second World War, and Post-1945 conflicts.

The Celtic knotwork on the face of the cross and on the shaft, along with the town arms at the base of the shaft, add to its visual distinction. Pillars form the terminals of the wings, further enhancing its grandeur.

Unlike most memorials I've seen, this one commemorates various conflicts, including:

The First World War (1914-1918)
First World War - civilians
Second World War (1939-1945)
Post-1945 war or conflict
Cyprus Emergency (1955-1959)​
Gulf War (1990-1991)
Afghanistan (2001-2014)
Non-Combat Deaths

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Co-ordinates: 57.47108, -4.22791 • what3words: ///sweep.parade.ground
Blackpool South Pier, Blackpool (By WorldInFocus)

Blackpool South Pier (opened 1893) is the most visually dynamic and "adrenaline-powered" of the three piers, offering a dense cluster of mechanical movement and coastal colour.
As you fly toward the end of the pier, the most striking features are the tall structures of the Adrenaline Zone. From above, you can capture the Skycoaster freefalling swing (38m high) and the Skyscreamer reverse bungee, which provide high-speed vertical movement against the backdrop of the Irish Sea.
Unlike the more open North Pier, South Pier's deck is packed. A drone flight reveals a patchwork of arcades, the Crazy Mouse spinning coaster, and a Waltzer, creating a vibrant, rotating mechanical landscape.
Blackpool South Pier is located within the Blackpool Airport Flight Restriction Zone (FRZ), requiring mandatory 72-hour advanced permission via the Air Portal system. Flights are generally restricted to 400ft AGL, with strict no-fly zones over Pleasure Beach crowds. The ATC is often accommodating to recreational users who register and ask in advance

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Co-ordinates: 53.79539, -3.05719 • what3words: ///groom.panic.stir
Holy Trinity Rudgewick, Horsham (By grandad1950)

The parish church of Holy Trinity in Rudgewick on the West Sussex / Surrey border. The church is a grade 1 listed building dating from the 12th century

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Co-ordinates: 51.09766, -0.443412 • what3words: ///deprive.streaking.decorator
St Margaret’s Church, Denbighshire (By Heading270)

Also known as the Marble Church for its ornate interior, St Margaret’s is a striking sight just off the A55 at Bodelwyddan.

Park & TOAL in the adjacent lay-by.

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Co-ordinates: 53.26671, -3.494787 • what3words: ///edit.stew.shoulders

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