Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey - Newstead Abbey - The Lake

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In which the serene lake before Newstead Abbey, once a playground of noble sport and fanciful naval mimicry, is revealed to harbour ancient secrets entwined with monastic craft and legend. Amidst stories of sunken treasures and mystical protections, the relic of a brazen eagle bearing royal parchments offers a curious glimpse into the lives and intrigues of the friars who once dwelt there.

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