This extraordinary structure is a copy of the grotto at Lourdes in France. The famous grotto there is where St Bernadette had her vision of the Mother of Jesus in the mid-nineteenth century.
The structure - complete with statue of the Virgin Mary - stands outside the Our Lady Of Lourdes Church in Hednesford. On the anniversary of St Bernadette's first vision (February 11th 1858) the church members have a celebratory event here.
Quite unusual, but fitting for the setting.
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