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John Bunyan's Chimney

John Bunyan’s Chimney, Coleman Green, near Wheathampstead. This 17th century brick chimney is all that remains of a cottage where John Bunyan is said to have stayed and preached. Today, John Bunyan is best known as the author of ‘The Pilgrim’s Progress’, but in his day he was equally known for his non-conformist sermons. He was a frequent visitor to Hertfordshire and preached in many of its villages. The rest of the cottage, and the two buildings next to it, were demolished in 1877, when new cottages were built across the road. Further information is available at the site.

From High Street, Wheathampstead, turn left into Marford Road (B651), and then right into Coleman Green Lane. Follow this road for just over ½ a mile, and the chimney can be seen on the left, just before ‘The John Bunyan’ Public House. Grid reference TL 1905 1265.

Map showing John Bunyan's Chimney