The Rookery, Ashford-in-the-Water
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The Rookery, Ashford-in-the-Water
Image: © Jerry Evans Taken: 8 May 2005
These manicured lawns and Georgian house are part of a splendid view from the ridge-top footpath from Sheldon. Here the 6th Duke of Devonshire installed his mistress Elizabeth Warwick in 1829, and it became the first home of the present Duke & Duchess of Devonshire after their marriage in 1941. Listing details http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/Details/Default.aspx?id=80442&mode=adv
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Image Location
Latitude
53.223554
Longitude
-1.713583