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These are two small villages to the east of Castle Donington, which form a single Parish for both ecclesiastic and civil purposes they are separated by Daleacre Hill, a fine viewpoint.
Lockington is the more easterly of the two.
Lockington Hall, a late 17th century house with projecting wings connected by a Tuscan colonnade, is the seat of the Curzon family, though no member is now in residence. It was partly rebuilt and added to in the 19th century and is pleasantly situated in a well-wooded part of about 50 acres (20.23 hectares).
Less than a mile to the west lies Hemington, a pleasant village of thatched cottages with a brook running alongside the main street. There are several good examples of timber-framed buildings and one medieval-style cruck cottage.
The ruined church probably formed part of an early 14th century mansion, the site of which is still known as Hemington Hall.
Lockington is the more easterly of the two.
Lockington Hall, a late 17th century house with projecting wings connected by a Tuscan colonnade, is the seat of the Curzon family, though no member is now in residence. It was partly rebuilt and added to in the 19th century and is pleasantly situated in a well-wooded part of about 50 acres (20.23 hectares).
Less than a mile to the west lies Hemington, a pleasant village of thatched cottages with a brook running alongside the main street. There are several good examples of timber-framed buildings and one medieval-style cruck cottage.
The ruined church probably formed part of an early 14th century mansion, the site of which is still known as Hemington Hall.
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