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Thomas Hill and The House in the Rock, Knaresborough blue plaque

Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Thomas Hill and The House in the Rock, Knaresborough blue plaque

The House in the Rock was partly excavated from the crag by a linen weaver, Thomas Hill, and his son between 1770 and 1791. Originally known as Fort Montague, it was a popular tourist attraction but became a purely private residence in 2000.

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