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   Blenheim Palace (/ ˈ b l ɛ n ɪ m / BLEN-im) is a country house in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England. It is the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough. Originally called Blenheim Castle, it has been known as Blenheim Palace since the 19th century.

2. www.blenheimpalace.comBlenheim Palace | Britain's Greatest Palace

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   Explore Britain’s Greatest Palace, with lots to see and do, both indoors and outdoors all year round. Buy one day and upgrade to an Annual Pass for free.

3. www.britannica.com › topic › Blenheim-PalaceBlenheim Palace | History & Facts | Britannica

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   May 18, 2024 · Blenheim Palace, residence near Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, built (1705–24) by the English Parliament as a national gift to John Churchill, 1st duke of Marlborough. It was designed by Sir John Vanbrugh and is regarded as the finest example of truly Baroque architecture in Great Britain.

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   Blenheim Palace, near Oxford, stands in a romantic park created by the famous landscape gardener 'Capability' Brown. It was presented by the English nation to John Churchill, first Duke of Marlborough, in recognition of his victory in 1704 over French and Bavarian troops.

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   Historian David Ross looks at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, the birthplace of Winston Churchill. Photos of Blenheim, history, and visiting information, with nearby historic places to visit.

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   Where is Blenheim Palace?

   • Blenheim Palace ( / ˈblɛnɪm / BLEN-im ) is a country house in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England. It is the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough and the only non- royal, non- episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace.

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   Why is Blenheim a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

   • It is the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough and the only non- royal, non- episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace. The palace, one of England's largest houses, was built between 1705 and 1722, and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. The palace is named after the 1704 Battle of Blenheim.

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   Why was Blenheim Palace built?

   • Blenheim Palace, residence near Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, built (1705–24) by the English Parliament as a national gift to John Churchill, 1st duke of Marlborough. During the War of the Spanish Succession, he had led the English to victory over the French and Bavarians at the Battle of Blenheim in Germany in 1704.

   Blenheim Palace | History & Facts | Britannica

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   Why is Blenheim a non-episcopal palace?

   • The land and a contribution towards building the palace was a gift from Queen Anne after his victory in the Battle of Blenheim on 13 August 1704. And it’s the only non-royal, non-episcopal (not governed by bishops) stately home in England with the title of palace.

   Visiting Blenheim Palace: Everything you need to know

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8. explorethecotswolds.com › visiting-blenheim-palaceVisiting Blenheim Palace: Everything you need to know

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   Apr 15, 2024 · Nine miles north of Oxford on the eastern edge of the Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace is one of the largest and grandest stately homes in England. This UNESCO World Heritage site dates back over 300 years and is the home of the Dukes of Marlborough and birthplace of Winston Churchill.

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   It would be Blenheim that would establish Britain as a world power, create the enduring reputation of the British redcoat and would shatter the Sun King’s vision of a French controlled Europe.