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Burton Dassett Hills Country Park is a Country Park in south-eastern Warwickshire , England . It was created as a country park in 1971 and is run by Warwickshire County Council. It comprises a group of Ironstone hills, which are named after the tiny village of Burton Dassett which sits in the hills. The area was once extensively Quarried for ironstone and a short Industrial Railway – Edge Hill Light Railway – existed for this purpose until the 1920s . Of interest at the site, is a 12th Century church at the old village of Burton Dassett. Outside the church is a Holy Well which still provides water. The park is also highly popular with Kite flyers. Impressive views across the surrounding countryside can be seen from the hills; towns and other features that a viewable are described by a Toposcope . On a clear day places as far afield as Coventry can be seen.The park and the church were used as a location in the Tom Selleck 1990 film '' Three Men And A Little Lady ''. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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