Rheged - 'The Village in The Hill'
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Rheged - 'The Village in The Hill'
Image: © Simon Ledingham Taken: 14 Aug 2004
Rheged is the largest grass covered building in Europe. Built in a disused limestone quarry and designed to resemble a lakeland hill to blend in with its surrounding environment. http://www.visitcumbria.com/pen/rheged.htm
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Image Location
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