The house from a circa 1910 postcard
The stables in the 1990s
The stables interior in the 1990s
Garden in the 1990s
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
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*
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