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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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Marsh Mill, Wyre (By Seadog)

A restored Grade 2 listed building built in 1794 by Ralph Slater. Originally a corn mill then repurposed as a cafe in the 1930’s. Two female prospective buyers died whilst inspecting it in 1930 when the fantail staging collapsed whilst they were stood on it. English Heritage have called it "an exceptionally complete example of a tower windmill in a national context". (Wikipedia}.

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Co-ordinates: 53.8749, -3.011954 • what3words: ///hiding.snacks.kick
Ullapool (By AlbionDrones)

Ullapool is inside the Highlands TFR, so check whether it is active - on Sundays it is not, so we were able to fly.

MV Loch Seaforth was just about to dock, so I just had to send the AIR3 up and try to capture it - video to follow when we get home and can edit the footage...

Lots of scope for filming, the town itself, the harbour and boats, plus the amazing views both to the Summerisles and inland along Loch Broom...

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Co-ordinates: 57.89503, -5.160248 • what3words: ///bracelet.home.depth
Napton Marina, Stratford-on-Avon (By grandad1950)

Napton marina at the junction of the oxford and Grand Union canals in Warwickshire

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Co-ordinates: 52.25653, -1.320741 • what3words: ///collect.condition.deal
Norwood Grove, Croydon (By Lenem)

Pleasant, atmospheric park with interesting buildings and gardens to video and photograph. Also a great location for spectacular sunset photos/videos. Located in the Borough of Croydon, which is drone friendly :)

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Co-ordinates: 51.4194, -0.114053 • what3words: ///league.dimes.pipes
St Marys Easebourne, Chichester (By grandad1950)

the grade 1 listed St Marys parish church in the West Sussex village of Easebourne dating from the 13th century

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Co-ordinates: 50.99519, -0.725878 • what3words: ///apricot.prelude.rave
St Mary The Virgin, Chichester (By grandad1950)

The large parish church of St Marys in the West Sussex town of Petworth. Dating from the 13th century little of the original church remains. It is a grade 1 listed building.

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Co-ordinates: 50.98794, -0.609505 • what3words: ///uproot.multiple.impeached
Scampston Hall & Walled Garden, Ryedale (By D0c.Col)

Scampston Hall, near Malton in North Yorkshire, is a beautiful historic building in the midst of a huge parkland estate with wonderful gardens. It's one of Yorkshire’s most elegant country estates.

The story of the St Quintin family, and the late Georgian remodelling associated with architect Thomas Leverton is fascinating but be warned it is open on selected days only and filming inside the house is not possible.

The parkland is connected with the age of Capability Brown and Scampston’s celebrated Walled Garden, was redesigned by Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf. With its modern planting, grasses, perennials and seasonal structure, the garden gives this historic estate a striking contemporary chapter.

A typical Brown designed lake is a great feature and is certainly one of Yorkshires great historic houses to visit.

This is not a National Trust property, and I am unsure of their policy on drones. The family also are also in residence, therefore I would advise on discretion when it comes to TOAL. I found a couple of quiet spots to film from and waited until there was hardly anyone about during my payed entry visit.

The hall itself is a great example of late 18th century architecture and the interior tours are well worth the visit.


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Co-ordinates: 54.16839, -0.676909 • what3words: ///bliss.clothed.footballers
Broadsands, Torbay (By Ian4)

Fabulous scenery all around and great for a paddle when not flying

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Co-ordinates: 50.40701, -3.554163 • what3words: ///stealing.showdown.congested
Don Aqueduct, Kirk Bramwith, Doncaster (By milkmanchris)

The Don Aqueduct (frequently called the Bramwith Aqueduct) is an impressive engineering feat carrying the New Junction Canal over the tidal River Don near Kirk Bramwith, Doncaster. It features unique guillotine-style gates that are lowered during floods to prevent excess water from entering the canal

Parking alongside the canal then a short stroll to the Aqueduct itself

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Co-ordinates: 53.59453, -1.072447 • what3words: ///navy.tubes.hurtles
Clarence Park Lido - Bury Model Boating Club, Bury (By AlbionDrones)

Clarence Park Lido, home of the Bury Model Boating Club, a welcoming group of folks who build, sail and race model boats - ranging from hyper-detailed scale models, through to a monthly Club 500 and Club 65 racing event!

The park is popular, but keeping the drone over the water and staying small in size means you can fly safely enough.

Free on-site car parking, and a clubhouse for members, with facilities...

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Co-ordinates: 53.60728, -2.288552 • what3words: ///once.season.crust

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