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Burton Park walk on 4th September 2024

Lynnne had chosen to take a walk around the Burton Park Estate, which dates from the 13th Century. The Grade 1 listed mansion has a chequered history. Once home to a Baronet, then an MP, it became an Army Camp, a girls school, a police dog-training centre and is now split into flats.

There were just 8 of us walking today and we had a short walk of three and a half miles. It was very easy walking, the weather was good and so were the views. We walked from the Cricketers pub past Burton park and the church and did a circuit round the estate, coming back via the trout farm.

Burton Park House

Front door to St Richard's Church

Norman origin, updated in 1636 by Bishop Juxon who was so trusted by Charles I that he was the man to offer the King his last rites 13 years later

Burton Mill Pond

Burton Mill House

Tramping through the fields

Plenty of flowers to spot - this one believed to be chicory

I think they went that way!

Good job somebody knows the way!

So, what is so interesting down there?

Aha - scores of trout waiting for food

Guess this sign gives the game away

A wall makes a great seat on a dry day

Our 3.1/2 miles stroll

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