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Cookridge Hall

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Cookridge Hall. Built on the site of a monastic grance, this was the home of Thomas Kirke, JP, FRS, 1650-1706, writer, musician, astronomer, churchman, benefactor of parish education, creator of Modeley Wood labyrinth. Remodelled 1754-5 by Sir Charles Sheffield of Normanby Hall, Lincolnshire.

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Source: Open Plaques. Geographic data via OpenStreetMap.

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