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The Hugglescote Death Star

An obscure roundabout modeled on the Death Star from “Star Wars.”

Hugglescote, England

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When building a new estate in the village of Hugglescote in Leicestershire, the constructors gave a nod to “Star Wars” by creating a roundabout which when viewed from above was a representation of the Death Star.

The reason being that Hugglestone was once home to Palitoy, who used to manufacture “Star Wars” figurines (as well as Action Man and Pippa Dolls).

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