Ruins of Houghton House near Ampthill
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Ruins of Houghton House near Ampthill
Image: © Colin Park Taken: 7 Mar 1983
From Wikipedia;- Houghton House is a ruined mansion house in the parish of Houghton Conquest. It is a Grade I listed building, positioned above the surrounding countryside, and commands excellent views. It is said that the house was the model for House Beautiful in John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress (1678). It is today the property of English Heritage, and is open to free public access during daylight hours.
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Image Location
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52.043896
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-0.486178