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Final shots from Burghley.

Through the water curtain.

Neptune.

Representation of the four elements.

Between the posts.

Sand timer.

Close up.

The way out, it does pause for a few seconds to let you pass.

Representing wind, the weather vane.

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Face mask, this was huge!

Sculpture.

Figures.

Sculpture in wall.

Sculpture in steel.

Branches.

Sculpture.

Peoni.

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Family off to the lake.

The lake.

Being given some attention.

Hare.

Art.

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South side of the house.

Well kept lawns.

Towers.

Entrance to the garden of surprises, there were plenty!

Close up.

 

Water feature.

Lady wearing a cloak and two old men!?

Hole in the wall view.

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The drive.

The Union Jack.

VIP entrance.

Lawn statue.

House from the grounds.

Side entrance.

From beneath a tree.

Swans at lion bridge.

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 A fine timepiece.

Everything you require to know about date and time.

Another beautiful clock.

Stained glass.

The hall.

Another great timepiece.

David Lord Burghley, Olympic gold medalist London 1948.

The 1948 and 2012 Olympic torches.

Marble maiden.

Finally we move out of this fantastic house and into the grounds and gardens. This is by far the best house we have visited and you could take photographs.... brilliant!