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

Swarkestone (9 Pictures) in the county of Derbyshire

(1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction SW of Shelton Lock)

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

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

Derby (68 Pictures) in the county of Derbyshire

(3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction NW of Shelton Lock)

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.....

Staunton Harold Reservoir

Staunton Harold (22 Pictures) in the county of Leicestershire

(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction S of Shelton Lock)

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

(8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction S of Shelton Lock)

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...

Halter Devil Chapel, Mugginton, Derbyshire

Mugginton (1 Pictures) in the county of Derbyshire

(9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction NW of Shelton Lock)

This is a popular Derbyshire village with a church dating back to the Doomsday Book...

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Elvaston Castle

Elvaston Castle (41 Pictures)

(2.5 miles, 4.1 km, direction NE)

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)

(3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction NW)

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

Derby Cathedral, Derby, Derbyshire.

Derby Cathedral (7 Pictures)

(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction NW)

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image of staunton harold reservoir taken from hall roof, 2003

Staunton Harold Reservoir (5 Pictures)

(4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction S)

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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire

Calke Abbey (57 Pictures)

(4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction S)

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

Staunton Harold Church

Staunton Harold Hall (14 Pictures)

(6.1 miles, 9.8 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.....

Staunton harold hall & Church, Leicestershire

Staunton Harold Church (6 Pictures)

(6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction S)

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


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