"The seat of the Marquis of Bath, pronounced by Macaulay to be " perhaps the most magnificent
country house in England." The house, placed in a great park fifteen miles in circumference,
was built by Sir John Thynne in 1567-78. The north front was constructed in 1808 by the
second Marquis. Renowned for its art and literary treasures." Extract from "The royal palaces, historic castles and stately homes of Great Britain" (Open Library)
