Episode 2 of 2
Start of Construction
- When
- 1705
- Where
- Woodstock, Oxfordshire
Construction began in 1705 with initial funding of £60,000 from the Duke of Marlborough, supplemented by parliamentary grants and financial support from Queen Anne.
The physical work on the site commenced in 1705. The Duke of Marlborough contributed £60,000 to the initial costs, a sum that, when combined with parliamentary funds and royal support, was intended to build a monumental house.
Sources
- Blenheim Palace Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
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