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Presteigne is a small town in Powys near the River Lugg on the border with England. There are many fine buildings and some of the houses were built in the 17th and 18th centuries while St Andrew`s Church dates from the 14th Century. The Judges Lodging is a fascinating museum in a building which has been renovated in the late 19th Century style.
 
 
 
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Judge's Lodging Museum
Explore the fascinating world of the judges of Victorian times in this brilliant museum and discovery centre. The museum allows visitors to take a step back in time and learn more about the life and work of the men...
 
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Hergest Croft Gardens   (Approx 7 Miles)
From spring bulbs to autumn colour, Hergest Croft is a garden for all seasons. Four distinct gardens with over 4,000 rare shrubs and trees including sixty Champions are sure to delight everyone. Rhododendrons in Park Wood and azaleas in the...
 
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Kington Museum   (Approx 7 Miles)
This museum is concerned with the interesting and long history of this community and the people that have lived within it. The collection starts with some archaeological pieces that have been discovered in the locality, showing signs of life...
 
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Offa’s Dyke Footpath & Offa’s Dyke Footpath Centre   (Approx 7 Miles)
Offa’s Dyke Path is a walking route which follows an ancient man-made feature. In some places the dyke is an earthen wall with a steep high bank, at others a deep ditch or a hedge. The path is 176 miles...
 
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Old Chapel Gallery   (Approx 6 Miles)
The Old Chapel Gallery in Pembridge is housed in a lovely Victorian chapel. Downstairs there are displays covering a wide mix of crafts including ironwork, carving, hand-blown glass, jewellery and textiles. In the upstairs gallery the exhibits change every three...
 
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Shobdon Arches   (Approx 6 Miles)
When the 12th Century Norman church at Shobdon was pulled down in 1751 to make way for a new church, the interior arches were moved to the top of a neighbouring hill. The Shobdon Arches consist of a central chancel...
 
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Spaceguard Centre, The   (Approx 9 Miles)
Established in 1996, the Spaceguard Centre is a working astronomical observatory concerned with Near Earth Objects (asteroids and comets) and the threat they pose to life on Earth. They work closely with other astronomical organisations around the world, including NASA...
 
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St John the Evangelist Church   (Approx 8 Miles)
Horace Walpole built St Johns Church, Shobdon in 1756 for the second Viscount Bateman. It is a unique combination of Rococo and Gothic known as Strawberry Hill Gothick and was built on the site of an earlier Norman church, the...
 
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St Mary's Church   (Approx 6 Miles)
The ancient church of St Mary the Virgin, Kington is situated on an imposing knoll in forested land on the outskirts of the village.It is a striking church, with the black and white timber characteristic of this area.It is home...
 
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St Mary's Church   (Approx 1 Miles)
This beautiful little church has a history that dates back to the 13th and 14th Century. The main tower at the centre of the structure was built at the earliest part of this period and extending down from this...
 
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Water Mill   (Approx 8 Miles)
The 18th Century water mill at Mortimer’s Cross is still in working order. The mill, with its rare 19th Century water-powered dust extractor, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and is an English Heritage site. The ground floors are accessible to...
 
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