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Baddesley Clinton

Near Knowle, Warwickshire

A moated manor where Jesuit priests hid in the sewers.

Baddesley Clinton was rented by Anne Vaux, who sheltered Catholic priests. In 1591, during a meeting of Jesuits, the house was raided.

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When
1591
Where
52.3400, -1.7100
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National Trust, open most of the year.

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