Fort Belvedere, Surrey, Gothic Revival fort in Runnymede, England
Fort Belvedere stands on Shrubs Hill within Windsor Great Park, featuring battlements, a flagstaff tower, and an octagonal dining room facing northeast.
Built between 1750 and 1755 by Henry Flitcroft for Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, the fort underwent major renovations under architect Jeffry Wyatville in 1828.
King Edward VIII signed his abdication documents at Fort Belvedere in December 1936, marking a pivotal moment in British monarchy history.
The estate spans fifty-nine acres with two tennis courts, multiple gardens, two lakes, paddocks, numerous lawns, and a network of driveways.
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 SL5 7SD Englefield Green SL5 7SD Englefield Green
GPS coordinates: 51.40440,-0.61194
Latest update: July 28, 2025 10:27
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