Ditchley, 18th-century country house in Spelsbury, England
The architectural masterwork by James Gibbs features symmetrical wings, tall sash windows, and a grand entrance with Corinthian columns at its center point.
Between 1940 and 1942, Winston Churchill selected Ditchley as his secure weekend residence due to potential German attacks on his official country house Chequers.
The Ditchley Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, painted by Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger, commemorates the monarch's 1592 visit to the original house.
The Ditchley Foundation maintains the property as a conference center, offering scheduled visits and hosting international relations events throughout the year.
Archaeological excavations on the estate grounds revealed remains of a Roman villa, indicating continuous human settlement spanning nearly two millennia.
Location: Spelsbury
Architects: James Gibbs
GPS coordinates: 51.88790,-1.43444
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:02
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