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New Fonthill Abbey

  • Built / Designed For: 2nd Marquess of Westminster

    House & Family History: New Fonthill Abbey, built in the Scottish baronial style for the 2nd Marquess of Westminster, was constructed using rubble from Beckford's old abbey. New Fonthill Abbey was demolished in 1955.

  • Architect: William Burn

    Date: 1856-59
    Designed: House for 2nd Marquess of Westminster

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  • Title: Follies, Grottoes and Garden Buildings
    Author: Headley, Gwyn; Meulenkamp, Wim
    Year Published: 1999
    Publisher: London: Aurum Press Ltd.
    ISBN: 1854106252
    Book Type: Softback

    Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - SOFTBACK
    Author: Colvin, Howard
    Year Published: 1995
    Reference: pg. 191
    Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
    ISBN: 0300072074
    Book Type: Softback

  • House Listed: Demolished

    Park Listed: Grade II*

  • "Cheerful Weather for the Wedding" (2012 - as grounds near the Thatcham family home).
  • Current Seat / Home of: Alastair John Morrison, 3rd Baron Margadale

    Past Seat / Home of: Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster, 19th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

    Ownership Details: The estate is owned by Lord Margadale; the grounds and stables are available for weddings.

  • House Open to Public: Grounds Only - By Appointment

    Phone: 01747-820-246

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://fonthill.co.uk/

    Historic Houses Member: No

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