Kenilworth, Warwickshire

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St Nicholas church in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. The church stands in Abbey Fields, the site of an old and ruined Abbey that dates back to the 12th century. It is also home to Little Virginia, a row of thatched cottages near Kenilworth Castle.

Fun Fact: The name Little Virginia is thought to have come from Sir Walter Raleigh who brought potatoes back from the New World in the 16th century. The only place they would grow was at this spot in Kenilworth…

Check out this website to see if this is a true story…

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