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In 1870-72, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Duncombe Park like this:
DUNCOMBE PARK, the seat of Lord Feversham, in N. R. Yorkshire; on the river Rye, 1 mile SW of Helmsley. It occupies a fine site; was built in 1718, after designs by Vanbrugh; and is in the Doric style, rather heavy, yet very imposing. The interior includes a Corinthian hall, 60 feet by 40, and an Ionic saloon, 88 feet by 24½; and contains a rich collection of sculptures and paintings. The grounds are very tasteful; have a terrace, with an Ionic temple at one end, and a Tuscan temple at the other; and command magnificent views.
Duncombe Park is now part of NORTH YORKSHIRE Unitary Authority. Click here for graphs and data of how NORTH YORKSHIRE has changed over two centuries. For statistics about Duncombe Park itself, go to Statistics.
How to reference this page:
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Duncombe Park, in North Yorkshire and North Riding | Map and description, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/place/25233
Date accessed: 09th April 2026
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