Burton Mail

So much history right on our doorstep

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When it comes to listed buildings, the Burton area rubs shoulders with the best of them, with Sinai Park house just one of a number of protected sites.

here are some of the others:

BURTON WAR MEMORIAL

The striking town centre memorial commemorat­es those who lost their lives in the First World War and Second World War.

It was unveiled in August 1922 and became a Grade II* listed building in June 1979.

STAPENHILL CEMETERY Grade Ii-listed Stapenhill Cemetery was designed by Lucy and Littler of Livepool and was consecrate­d in 1866. It was enlarged in 1883 to 22 acres and now measures up to 30 acres.

TUTBURY CASTLE

This popular visitor attraction is an ancient monument with a long and proud history.

Origins of the Grade I-listed castle date back to 1080, when it became the headquarte­rs of norman solider henry de Ferrers, who fought in the battle of hastings. The castle was destroyed by Prince edward in 1264, but was subsequent­ly rebuilt in the 14th and 15th centuries.

Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned there on four occasions, before her execution at Fotheringh­ay in 1587.

The castle was listed in 1984.

YE OLDE DOG AND PATRIDGE HOTEL, TUTBURY

Originally a coaching inn, experts believe the building probably dates back to the 15th century, It has been a Grade II* listed building since 1952.

The Tudor style overhang gives it a distinct Victorian look and the premises now houses a bustling pub with hotel, restaurant and beer garden.

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Stapenhill Cemetery

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