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Dist:0.2km<br/>A view looking northwest to St. Marys church, Wingfield.
©Phil Williams
Dist:0.2km<br/>Donkeys' milk was once prescribed for tuberculosis patients, and magical properties were ascribed to the hair from the black cross on their shoulders. A member of the horse family they stand between 3 feet and 4.5 ft high and have a grey or brownish coat.
©Trish Steel
Dist:0.3km<br/>The churchyard is large and very well kept. There are many old headstones and a number of large and impressive tombs and monuments within it.
©Trish Steel
Dist:0.3km<br/>The tower at the west end of the building dates from the 15th century. It is in three stages and has a battlemented parapet with gargoyles.
©Trish Steel
Dist:0.3km<br/>The church has its origins in the 15th century with the chancel being rebuilt in 1861. It is built of limestone and ashlar.
©Trish Steel
Dist:0.3km<br/>For more about Wingfield http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/WIL/Wingfield/index.htm
©Maurice Pullin
Dist:0.4km<br/>The presentation of the National Inn Sign of the Year Award was made to the Poplars today by the Chairman of the Inn Sign Society, Ray Gatrell. From left to right:- David Young, (artist for Wadworth), Ray Gatrell (Chairman ISS), Carol (Landlady) Anthony Collis (Publicity Officer ISS), Bernie (Landlord) and Charles Bartholomew (Chairman of Wadworth). For a closeup of the sign [[682237]]
©Trish Steel
Dist:0.4km<br/>Santa waves happily from the roof of the Poplars.
©Trish Steel
Dist:0.4km<br/>The inn has its own cricket ground, an innovation of a former landlord. During the season the Poplars can become very busy when teams and supporters gather in the lounge and public bars to celebrate and commiserate.
©Trish Steel
Dist:0.5km<br/>The Poplars has been a pub since the 1950s. Prior to that it was the village shop and off licence. The building is about 250 years old and was originally a farmhouse.
©Trish Steel
Dist:0.5km<br/>No doubt named after the village shop which used to stand on the corner of the lane. The building is now a public house.
©Trish Steel
Dist:0.6km<br/>Between Wingfield and Studley Green. Wingfield church is in the background with Church farm.
©Maurice Pullin
Dist:0.7km<br/>The lane runs past Hoggington Farm to Park Farm.
©Maurice Pullin
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©Mark Anderson
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©Dr Duncan Pepper

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