Charles King and Martyr parish church at Peak Forest
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Charles King and Martyr parish church at Peak Forest
Image: © Chris Morgan Taken: 23 Nov 2012
The story of Peak Forest and its church is too long to explain here. Suffice to say that at one time Peak Forest was a place akin to Gretna Green for marriages of non-residents. King Charles I was beheaded, or martyred and the church is dedicated to him, the original church having been built during the Commonwealth period after the Civil War, I think! It's worth reading more at; http://www.peakdistrictonline.co.uk/peak-forest-c3032.html
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Image Location
Latitude
53.309621
Longitude
-1.830971