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Lion photographed on roof of Staunton harold hall, by richyp. 2002

Staunton Harold (22 Pictures) in the county of Leicestershire

(2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction SW of Breedon on the Hill)

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

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

Swarkestone (9 Pictures) in the county of Derbyshire

(4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction NW of Breedon on the Hill)

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

St Helen's Church

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

(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction SW of Breedon on the Hill)

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...

At Loughborough Station on the Great Central Railway. Loughborough, Leicestershire

Loughborough (74 Pictures) in the county of Leicestershire

(8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction E of Breedon on the Hill)

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.....

Markeaton Park

Derby (68 Pictures) in the county of Derbyshire

(8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction N of Breedon on the Hill)

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 hall & Church, Leicestershire

Staunton Harold Church (6 Pictures)

(1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction SW)

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

Staunton Harold Church

Staunton Harold Hall (14 Pictures)

(1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction SW)

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

image of staunton harold reservoir taken from hall roof, 2003

Staunton Harold Reservoir (5 Pictures)

(2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction NW)

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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire

Calke Abbey (57 Pictures)

(2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction W)

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

View from the tower Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Leicestershire

Ashby de la Zouch Castle (28 Pictures)

(4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction SW)

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)

(6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction N)

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

The Old Man of Beacon, Beacon Hill Country Park, Leicestershire

Beacon Hill Country Park (24 Pictures)

(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction SE)

The second highest point in Leicestershire at 245m (802 feet) and containing a Bronze Age hill fort, Beacon Hill Country Park.....


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