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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

(4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction N of Swepstone)

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...

Staunton Harold Reservoir

Staunton Harold (22 Pictures) in the county of Leicestershire

(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction N of Swepstone)

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

Taken in the Hall Yard Park looking towards St Simon & St Judes Parish Church, Earl Shilton

Earl Shilton (1 Pictures) in the county of Leicestershire

(10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction SE of Swepstone)

Earl Shilton is one of the largest villages in the County of Leicestershire. It occupies a rich rural landscape between the town of Hinckley and the City of Leicester...

Tamworth Castle, Staffordshire

Tamworth (32 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Staffordshire

(10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction W of Swepstone)

In the 8th century the Saxon Kingdom of Mercia was ruled from Tamworth. Later in AD 913, a fortress was built here by the daughter of King Alfred...

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

Swarkestone (9 Pictures) in the county of Derbyshire

(11.2 miles, 18.1 km, direction N of Swepstone)

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

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View from the tower Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Leicestershire

Ashby de la Zouch Castle (28 Pictures)

(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction N)

The ancient, crumbling walls of Ashby de la Zouch castle keep once rose to a towering 95ft and had four floors. It belonged to.....

Twycross Zoo, Leicestershire. Prairie Dog

Twycross Zoo (58 Pictures)

(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction SW)

Come face-to-face with over 900 animals of more than 150 species, including some of the most endangered on our planet, at.....

Staunton harold hall & Church, Leicestershire

Staunton Harold Church (6 Pictures)

(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction N)

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

Staunton Harold Church

Staunton Harold Hall (14 Pictures)

(6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction N)

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

Thornton Reservoir, Leicestershire.

Thornton Reservoir (13 Pictures)

(6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction E)

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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire

Calke Abbey (57 Pictures)

(7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction N)

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

image of staunton harold reservoir taken from hall roof, 2003

Staunton Harold Reservoir (5 Pictures)

(8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction N)

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