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Staunton Harold Church and Hall, Leicestershire

Staunton Harold

(2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction NW)

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

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Gunpowder Plot Room Ashby de la Zouche, Leicestershire

Ashby de la Zouch

(2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction W)

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

Swarkestone

(6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction N)

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

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Repton School, Repton, Derbyshire. January 2007

Repton

(7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction NW)

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

Loughborough

(8.7 miles, 14.0 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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All Saints Church

Newtown Linford

(9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction SE)

This picturesque village is situated in the Charnwood Forest area of Leicestershire...

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A picture of Burton upon Trent

Burton upon Trent

(10.3 miles, 16.6 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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A picture of Quorn

Quorn

(10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction E)

Quorn can be found between Leicester and Loughborough, it is surrounded by magnificent countryside and a wealth of visitor attractions...

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Groby Road, Anstey, Leicester

Anstey

(11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction SE)

One of the most attractive features of Anstey is the famous 14th century five arched pack-horse bridge crossing the River Wreake...

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Boating on the River Trent near Trent Lock, Long Eaton, Derbyshire

Long Eaton

(11.2 miles, 18.1 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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Hough Mill, Swannington, Leicestershire

Hough Mill

(1.0 miles, 1.5 km)

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Staunton harold hall & Church, Leicestershire

Staunton Harold Church

(1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction NW)

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

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Staunton Harold Church

Staunton Harold Hall

(2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction NW)

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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View from the tower Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Leicestershire

Ashby de la Zouch Castle

(2.1 miles, 3.4 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.....

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Grace Dieu Priory in Thringstone, Leicestershire

Grace Dieu Priory

(2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction E)

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Snibston Grange Natue Reserve

Snibston Discovery Park & Nature Reserve

(2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction SE)

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image of staunton harold reservoir taken from hall roof, 2003

Staunton Harold Reservoir

(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction NW)

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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire

Calke Abbey

(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction NW)

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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Melbourne Hall, Derbyshire

Melbourne Hall

(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction N)

This magnificent mansion was once the home of Victorian Prime Minister, Lord Melbourne, who as the young Queen Victoria's first.....

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Sence Valley Country Park, Ibstock, Leicestershire

Sence Valley Forest Park

(4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction S)

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