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Ascott House, Buckinghamshire

Ascott House (often known just as Ascott) is a country house and estate near Wing, Buckinghamshire. Ascott House was originally a farm house, built in the reign of James I and known as "Ascott Hall". In 1873 it was acquired by Baron Mayer Amschel de Rothschild. He gave the house to his nephew Leopold de Rothschild, who transformed it over into a substantial yet informal country house. It is in the care of the National Trust. It is within the council area of Buckinghamshire.
Historic England Grade II* Listed 1291467.

Place Type: Jacobean House
Historic County: Buckinghamshire
Lat, Long: 51.897996,-0.70600267
Grid Reference: SP 8913 2295
Civil Parish: Wing CP
Council Area: Buckinghamshire CA
Police Area: Thames Valley PA

GBPN ID: 299635
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Ascott_House,_Buckinghamshire_299635

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