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Gatcombe Park

Historic residence · Minchinhampton, England

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Gatcombe Park
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History

Gatcombe Park is a country house between the villages of Minchinhampton 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.

Text from the Wikipedia article “Gatcombe Park”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

About David Ricardo

David Ricardo was a British economist and politician. He is recognized as one of the most influential classical economists, alongside figures such as Thomas Malthus, Adam Smith and James Mill.

From the Wikipedia article “David Ricardo”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Visiting

This building is recorded as a residence of the people listed; it may be privately owned and not open to the public. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.

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