Fort Belvedere, Surrey

Fort Belvedere is a Gothic Revival country house set on Shrubs Hill within Windsor Great Park. The building rises three stories with crenellated parapets, a corner tower holding a flagpole, and an eight-sided dining room oriented toward the northeast.

Henry Flitcroft designed the property between 1750 and 1755 for Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland. Jeffry Wyatville carried out major alterations in 1828, expanding the original structure with several Gothic additions.

King Edward VIII signed his abdication documents at Fort Belvedere in December 1936, marking a pivotal moment in British monarchy history.

The estate covers roughly 59 acres (24 hectares) with gardens, two artificial lakes, and several lawns. Visitors navigate different areas through a network of driveways that wind across the grounds.

From its elevated position, visitors could observe seven different English counties from the flagstaff tower during clear weather conditions.

Location: Runnymede

Inception: 1750

Architects: Jeffry Wyatville

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Address: Fort Belvedere, Englefield Green, Ascot SL5 7SD, UK

GPS coordinates: 51.40440,-0.61194

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:41