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Staunton harold hall & Church, Leicestershire

Staunton Harold (22 Pictures) in the county of Leicestershire

(1.0 miles, 1.5 km of Calke)

Staunton was mentioned in the Doomsday Book when it was held by Henry de Ferrers...

View from the tower Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Leicestershire

Ashby de la Zouch (41 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Leicestershire

(3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction S of Calke)

This town takes its name from the La Souche family, lords of the manor from about 1160. The Norman prefix distinguishes Ashby from other towns of similar name...

The Church of St James in the village of Swarkestone, Derbyshire.

Swarkestone (9 Pictures) in the county of Derbyshire

(4.1 miles, 6.5 km, direction N of Calke)

Swarkestone is a small enchanting village which grew up on the reeeded banks of the River Trent...

River Trent and Burton Bridge. Burton upon Trent, Staffs

Burton upon Trent (54 Pictures) in the county of Staffordshire

(8.2 miles, 13.1 km, direction W of Calke)

Burton-on-Trent is an attractive town, it has a pleasing market place surrounded by pleasant properties, some being timber-frame black and white...

Memorial to Joseph Wright (the painter 'Wright of Derby'), Irongate, Derby

Derby (68 Pictures) in the county of Derbyshire

(8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction N of Calke)

This is the premier town of the Shire, it is steeped in history with roots stretching to Roman times - the legions had a camp near the east bank of the Derwent, but the town was.....

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Staunton Harold Church

Staunton Harold Hall (14 Pictures)

(0.9 miles, 1.5 km)

This is said to be one of the most delightful country houses in Leicestershire, it was the former home of the Ferrers family who.....

Calke Abbey, Derbyshire

Calke Abbey (57 Pictures)

(1.0 miles, 1.7 km)

Calke Abbey was built between 1701-1703. The building, in the Baroque style, was built for Sir John Harpur. It is an.....

image of staunton harold reservoir taken from hall roof, 2003

Staunton Harold Reservoir (5 Pictures)

(1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction N)

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Staunton harold hall & Church, Leicestershire

Staunton Harold Church (6 Pictures)

(1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction SE)

Imposing church built in 1653, with fine panelled interior, set in attractive parkland...

View from the tower Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Leicestershire

Ashby de la Zouch Castle (28 Pictures)

(3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction S)

The ancient, crumbling walls of Ashby de la Zouch castle keep once rose to a towering 95ft and had four floors. It belonged to.....

Elvaston Castle

Elvaston Castle (41 Pictures)

(7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction N)

The first view of this impressive early 19th-century house nestling above sweeping lawns is quite tantalizing, giving visitors a.....

Derby museum and Art Gallery, the Wardwick, Derby.

Derby Museum and Art Gallery (1 Pictures)

(8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction N)

This exceptional museum is housed in an impressive building of modern times. It gives visitors of every age a fascinating.....


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