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

Staunton Harold

(0.9 miles, 1.5 km)

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

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Mary Queens of Scots slept here - Ashby-de-la Zouch Castle, Derbyshire. - November 2004

Ashby de la Zouch

(2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction SW)

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

(5.5 miles, 8.8 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 Church, Repton, Derbyshire

Repton

(6.7 miles, 10.9 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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Holy Trinity with All Saints in Loughborough, Leicestershire

Loughborough

(9.2 miles, 14.7 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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Off Burton Bridge, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire

Burton upon Trent

(9.6 miles, 15.4 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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St Peter's

Derby

(10.2 miles, 16.3 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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Newtown Linford Parish Church

Newtown Linford

(10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction SE)

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

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Westgate, Long Eaton, Derbyshire.

Long Eaton

(10.6 miles, 17.1 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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Beaumanor Hall,Old Woodhouse, Charnwood, Leicestershire.

Quorn

(11.1 miles, 17.9 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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Staunton Harold Church

Staunton Harold Hall

(0.8 miles, 1.3 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.....

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New Lount Nature Reserve, Lount, Leicestershire

New Lount Nature Reserve

(1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction SE)

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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Hough Mill, Swannington, Leicestershire

Hough Mill

(2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction SE)

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View from the tower Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Leicestershire

Ashby de la Zouch Castle

(2.5 miles, 4.0 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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image of staunton harold reservoir taken from hall roof, 2003

Staunton Harold Reservoir

(2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction NW)

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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire

Calke Abbey

(2.8 miles, 4.5 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

(2.8 miles, 4.6 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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Grace Dieu Priory in Thringstone, Leicestershire

Grace Dieu Priory

(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction E)

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Snibston Grange Natue Reserve

Snibston Discovery Park & Nature Reserve

(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction SE)

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

Donington Park

(4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction NE)

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