Blenheim Palace
country house near Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, UK From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Blenheim Palace is a grand building in the town of Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, UK. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[1]
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
 View of front and main entrance of palace | |
| Criteria | Cultural: ii, iv |
| Reference | 425 |
| Inscription | 1987 (11th Session) |
History
The palace was built to celebrate a great victory over the French at Blenheim, in 1704. The great country home was designed by architects Sir John Vanbrugh and Nicholas Hawksmoor. It has a park that was landscaped by Capability Brown.[1]
Blenheim was the home of John Churchill, who was the 1st Duke of Marlborough. His successors still live in the palace.[1]
Sir Winston Churchill was born at Blenheim.[1]
Blenheim Palace and its grounds were named a World Heritage Site, in 1987.[1]
Gallery
Drawing of main entrance, 1715
General plan, 1725
Wrought iron gate
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