Blenheim Palace — UNESCO World Heritage Site
Blenheim Palace — UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Blenheim Palace — UNESCO World Heritage Site
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January 14, 2017
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The palace, one of England's largest houses, was built between 1705 and circa 1722. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
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May 25, 2018
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Built in 1705-1724 in a baroque style, rare for England, designed by John Vanbrugh and Nicholas Hawksmoor as the residence of the first Duke of Marlborough and his wife Sarah. It got its name in honor of the Duke's victory over the French at Blenheim. In 1874, a descendant of the Duke, Winston Churchill, was born in the palace.
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Elevation 140 m
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Location: Blenheim, West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom