Holwell, near Melton Mowbray

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Holwell, near Melton Mowbray

Image: © Kate Jewell Taken: 12 Oct 2005

Holwell is a small quiet hamlet with a population of approximately 130. It was once the home of a busy iron ore mine, see http://www.meltonline.co.uk/pp/gold/viewgold.asp?ID=1624 for more info

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