The Red Lion and Village Store, Rocester
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The Red Lion and Village Store, Rocester
Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 12 Dec 2022
This Dove Valley village, with a modern population of about 2,000, has ancient origins originally as a Roman fort on the road between Derby and Newcastle-under-Lyme. The centre has basic facilities including the Red Lion pub and a convenience store. Today, Rocester is best known as the headquarters of JCB.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.951331
Longitude
-1.838769