The archway beneath the Townsend's clock tower is to the Great Court at Blenheim Palace. This is the birthplace of Winston Churchill in 1874. It was built by John Vanbrugh for the 1st Duke of Marlborough as a reward for his victory over the French at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704. It was built between 1705 and 1722. It is the listed as a World Heritage Site, and is the largest private residence in England. The Eleventh Duke and family are the current residents.
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