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Burghley is one of the largest and grandest surviving houses of the sixteenth century and an example of the great "prodigy" houses of the Elizabethan era. They were conceived by William Cecil, chief treasurer of Elizabeth I, between 1555 and 1587, and are a testament to the ambition and vision of the most powerful courtiers of the Elizabethan era. Today you can look down on Stamford's spires in the park, frolic in the Surprise Garden or take a quiet stroll around the lake in the Sculpture Garden. The fine art collection in Burghley Palace is extensive and diverse and includes many very important objects. The collection of Oriental and European ceramics is world famous and of great interest to scholars. British portraits and European art are strongly featured, while the collection of Chinese snuff bottles is considered one of the best in the Western world.