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St Leonard's Hill, 18th-century mansion in Clewer, England

St Leonard's Hill stood as a three-story residence with corner towers, steep roofs, and ornate dormer windows overlooking the Thames River.

The mansion, initially named Forest Court, was built in 1760 by Thomas Sandby for Countess Waldegrave before passing to the Duke of Gloucester.

The estate grounds revealed Roman artifacts, including coins from Emperor Vespasian's time and a medieval brass lamp adopted by the Society of Antiquaries.

The property extended across seventy-five acres of landscaped grounds until 1924, when demolition began after Lady Barry's death.

During the Seven Years' War, William Pitt used the mansion as a retreat, marking its significance in British political history.

GPS coordinates: 51.46820,-0.65100

Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:02

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