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A rare attractive example of an inland canal port, it became important after the opening of the Trent and Mersey canal in 1777 and quickly developed into the largest inland canal port in the country.

The historic church of Owain Glyndwr and resting place of the celebrated poet Huw Morus, Eos Ceiriog.

Acton Green St Peter

As people enter this quiet oasis, their first word is almost always 'wow'!

The finest of all the churches built by the celebrated 19th century architect and designer AWN Pugin.

St Peter's is legitimately another claimant for the title 'best Northamptonshire steeple'.

Poised dramatically on the edge of the Churnet Valley, this complex of fine buildings by AWN Pugin was designed to place the Catholic Church at the heart of the village community.

Externally it is the late 15th century tower that grabs one's attention.

This beautiful church 'on the hill' has been here since 1717, surrounded by a large graveyard that has an abundance of wild flowers in the late spring AND early summer and glow worms.

A medieval wonder in a pretty village.