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St Modwen's Church and the Ferry Bridge

Burton upon Trent

(2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction NE)

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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Tutbury Castle

Tutbury

(5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction N)

This picturesque little town in the Dove Valley is dominated by the ruins of the medieval castle...

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St. Wystans Church, Repton, Derbyshire.

Repton

(6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction NE)

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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Sudbury Hall, Derbyshire

Sudbury

(8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction NW)

The village of Sudbury lies in a landscape of contrasts where old Royal hunting grounds meet with the industrial heritage of 19th-century England...

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Parish Church, Church Broughton, South Derbyshire

Church Broughton

(8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction N)

Church Broughton is an attractive Derbyshire village lying in open countryside that is perhaps best noted for its ancient church dedicated to Saint Michael...

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View from the tower Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Leicestershire

Ashby de la Zouch

(8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction E)

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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Staunton Harold Reservoir

Staunton Harold

(9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction E)

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

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The Cathedral

Lichfield

(9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction SW)

The Lichfield Markets have been held on the historic Market Square since King Stephen granted the first charter for a market in 1153. In the past martyrs were burnt at the.....

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Tamworth Castle, Staffodshire

Tamworth

(10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction S)

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...

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

Swarkestone

(10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction NE)

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

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National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas

The National Memorial Arboretum

(4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction SW)

Located in the heart of the country, the National Memorial Arboretum comprises 150 acres of trees and memorials devoted to the.....

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Tutbury, Staffordshire: Tutbury Castle ruins

Tutbury Castle

(5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction N)

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Assault course at Conkers, Moira, Leicestershire

Conkers

(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction SE)

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Moira Furnace & Ashby Canal

Moira Furnace Museum

(6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction SE)

Moira Furnace is one of the best examples of an early 19th Century iron-making blast furnace anywhere in Europe. It was built in.....

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Foremark Reservoir

Foremark Reservoir

(6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction E)

This 230 acre reservoir and nature reserve is ideal for woodland walks, bird watching, picnicking, trout fishing (telephone 01283.....

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Anchor church

Anchor Church

(8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction NE)

Anchor Church is the name given to a series of interesting caves along the banks of the River Trent, close to the village of.....

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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire

Calke Abbey

(8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction E)

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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Bridge across the Lake

Sudbury Hall

(8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction NW)

This delightful historic house which was built in the early 17th century for the Lords Vernon, has all the ingredients for a.....

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View from the tower Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Leicestershire

Ashby de la Zouch Castle

(9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction E)

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

(9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction E)

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