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St Wilfrid's Church, Egginton

Church of England church buildings in DerbyshireGrade I listed churches in Derbyshire
St Wilfrid's Church, Egginton geograph.org.uk 376941
St Wilfrid's Church, Egginton geograph.org.uk 376941

St Wilfrid's Church, Egginton is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Egginton, Derbyshire.

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St Wilfrid's Church, Egginton
Church Road, South Derbyshire

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N 52.847402777778 ° E -1.6039583333333 °
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DE65 6HS South Derbyshire
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