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Staunton Harold Church and Hall, Leicestershire

Staunton Harold

(2.6 miles, 4.3 km, direction S)

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

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

Swarkestone

(2.8 miles, 4.6 km, direction NW)

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

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The Catholic Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire.

Ashby de la Zouch

(5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction S)

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...

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Repton School, Repton, Derbyshire. January 2007

Repton

(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction W)

Repton is one of England's most ancient towns, it was once the capital of the Saxon Kingdom of Mercia and the church there is the burial ground of Saxon Kings...

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The Cathedral, Derby

Derby

(7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction N)

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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St Laurence Church

Long Eaton

(8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction NE)

Long Eaton is a small town lying on the River Trent around 8 miles east of Derby. The town has a history stretching back to the 7th century, but was for many centuries naught but a sleepy agricultural village...

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Off Burton Bridge, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire

Burton upon Trent

(9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction W)

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

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Pestilence Cottage, Woodhouse Village, Leicestersire

Loughborough

(9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction E)

The joyous sound of bells made in Loughborough have been rung all over the world since 1858, the date that John Taylor of Oxford moved his foundry to Loughborough. Many famous.....

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Trowell, Nottinghamshire

Trowell

(11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction NE)

Modern day history records that this was the village chosen as The Festival of Britain Village, at the time it was considered to epitomise the spirit of British rural community life...

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Tutbury, Staffordshire: Tutbury Castle ruins

Tutbury

(11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction W)

This picturesque little town in the Dove Valley is dominated by the ruins of the medieval castle...

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image of staunton harold reservoir taken from hall roof, 2003

Staunton Harold Reservoir

(1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction W)

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Le Mans Series racers at the Melbourne Hairpin, Donington Park Circuit, Derbyshire

Donington Park

(2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction NE)

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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire

Calke Abbey

(2.3 miles, 3.6 km, direction SW)

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

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Staunton Harold Church

Staunton Harold Hall

(2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction S)

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

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Staunton harold hall & Church, Leicestershire

Staunton Harold Church

(2.8 miles, 4.6 km, direction S)

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

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Anchor church

Anchor Church

(3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction W)

Anchor Church is the name given to a series of interesting caves along the banks of the River Trent, close to the village of.....

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New Lount Nature Reserve, Lount, Leicestershire

New Lount Nature Reserve

(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction S)

New Lount Nature Reserve is an old colliery site, the main operations took place between 1924 and 1968, but small-scale.....

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Foremark Reservoir

Foremark Reservoir

(4.3 miles, 7.0 km, direction W)

This 230 acre reservoir and nature reserve is ideal for woodland walks, bird watching, picnicking, trout fishing (telephone 01283.....

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Hough Mill, Swannington, Leicestershire

Hough Mill

(4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction S)

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Grace Dieu Priory in Thringstone, Leicestershire

Grace Dieu Priory

(4.8 miles, 7.6 km, direction SE)

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