The Church of the Holy Rood, Holybourne
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The Church of the Holy Rood, Holybourne
Image: © Graham Clutton Taken: 1 Jan 2006
This church is of Norman origin, it is next to and above the springs which feed the pond and the Holy Bourne. It is likely to have been a site of water worship before the church was built. The water is supposed to be good for the eyes.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.165372
Longitude
-0.954486