Burton Lazars

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Burton Lazars parish church
Burton Lazars parish church

Burton Lazars is a small village 2 miles south-east of Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire.The name originates from Burton Saint Lazarus after Lord Roger de Mowbray opened a Leper Hospital to take advantage of the natural spring water in the 12th century.

The village currently has population of between 400-500.

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