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| Belleau, St John the Baptist* |
The Church and Belleau are a beautiful spot to visit and rich in history. Sir Henry Vane and his wife Frances preferring to live here than at their properties at both Barnard and Raby Castle. Frances cried when forced to leave Belleau for the part played by Sir Henry during the Civil War. The Church is much loved by visitors who sit quietly inside and enjoy the peace and bird song. Perhaps Henry Vane thought of this as he knelt to be beheaded at Tower Hill, asking his executioner wryly “to take care not to burst the blister on his neck” before the axe fell!
Opening times 12-13th SeptemberSaturday 7am-7pm
Sunday 7am-7pm
Postcode: LN13 0BW
Photo: R Croft
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