Blore

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correct grade used for listed building (via WP:JWB)

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	Blore Hall was the home of the Bassett family, (from whom the [[Queen Elizabeth II\|Queen]] is descended) ; William Bassett, the last of the male line, died in 1601 and his magnificent [[alabaster]] tomb, erected by his wife about 1630, can be seen in the church.		Blore Hall was the home of the Bassett family, (from whom the [[Queen Elizabeth II\|Queen]] is descended) ; William Bassett, the last of the male line, died in 1601 and his magnificent [[alabaster]] tomb, erected by his wife about 1630, can be seen in the church.

	Blore Church was built around 1100{{Cite web\|title=A history of the church - Blore Ray S.Bartholomew - A Church Near You\|url=https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/4331/page/1352/view/\|access-date=2021-05-01\|website=www.achurchnearyou.com\|language=en}} and is a Grade 1 [[listed building]]. Apart from the Bassett tomb, it has remained virtually unchanged for almost 400 years. It was extensively restored between 1994 and 1997.		Blore Church was built around 1100{{Cite web\|title=A history of the church - Blore Ray S.Bartholomew - A Church Near You\|url=https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/4331/page/1352/view/\|access-date=2021-05-01\|website=www.achurchnearyou.com\|language=en}} and is a Grade I [[listed building]]. Apart from the Bassett tomb, it has remained virtually unchanged for almost 400 years. It was extensively restored between 1994 and 1997.

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