Fort Belvedere, Surrey
Fort Belvedere, Surrey, Gothic Revival fort in Runnymede, England
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 13, 2025 16:48
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