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Houghton House is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the substantial ruins of a seventeenth-century mansion situated in Bedfordshire, England. Built during the early Stuart period, the house represents an important example of early modern domestic architecture and originally featured impressive formal gardens and an associated courtyard complex. The surviving remains include significant stretches of masonry from the main structure, which demonstrate the scale and quality of this substantial gentry residence. The site is notable both for its architectural heritage and for the evidence it preserves of the layout and organisation of a high-status household of the period.
Houghton House: a 17th century mansion and associated courtyard and formal garden remains is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013522. View the official record →
Houghton House is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the substantial ruins of a seventeenth-century mansion situated in Bedfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013522.
Houghton House: a 17th century mansion and associated courtyard and formal garden remains is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1013522.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Ruxox Farm (3.6 km), The De Grey Mausoleum (4.1 km), The Mount: a motte and bailey castle (5.3 km).
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