Gatcombe Park | |
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Location | Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire |
Coordinates | 51°41′36″N 2°10′25″W / 51.6933°N 2.1736°W |
OS grid reference | ST880994 |
Built | 1774 (re-modelling in 1820) |
Architect | Francis Franklin for original building; George Basevi for 19th century reconstruction |
Architectural style(s) | Neoclassical |
Owner | Anne, Princess Royal |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Official name | Gatcombe Park House |
Designated | 28 June 1960 |
Reference no. | 1091099 |
Official name | Gatcombe Park House gardens and parkland |
Designated | 28 February 1986 |
Reference no. | 1000765 |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Official name | Stables and Coach House 80M east of Gatcombe Park |
Designated | 24 March 1988 |
Reference no. | 1172412 |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Official name | Pyramid Monument 300M south of Gatcombe Park |
Designated | 24 March 1988 |
Reference no. | 1091100 |
Gatcombe Park is a country house between the villages of Minchinhampton (to which it belongs) and Avening in Gloucestershire, England. Originally constructed in the 1770s, it was rebuilt from 1820 by George Basevi for the economist David Ricardo. Since 1976 it has been the country home of Anne, Princess Royal. Gatcombe is a Grade II* listed building. Parts of the grounds open for events, including horse trials and craft fairs.