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Lord Byron's Grave

Hucknall, Nottinghamshire

'Mad, bad and dangerous to know', in a village church vault.

Lord Byron died fighting for Greek independence in 1824. Westminster Abbey refused to bury him, so he was buried in the family vault at Hucknall.

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When
1824
Where
53.0390, -1.2010
Group
Mysterious graves

Visiting

St Mary Magdalene Church, Hucknall.

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