Eaton Hall, Eccleston, Chester, England

The following is from the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest.

CHRONOLOGY OF HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT

Eaton came into the hands of the Grosvenors in the 15th Century. The first house on the site was built in 1675-1678 for Sir Thomas Grosvenor, third baronet, whose marriage brought the family its London property which, with the later development of Mayfair and Belgravia, was to bring it fabulous wealth. The seventh baronet was created Baron Grosvenor in 1761, and Viscount Belgrave and Earl Grosvenor in 1784. In 1802 he was succeeded by his son who in 1831 became the first Marquess of Westminster. In his time the house was rebuilt on a fantastic scale, it being remodelled by his son who inherited in 1845. Further remodelling took place under the third marquess, who inherited in 1869 and was made Duke of Westminster in 1874. Eaton remains (1997) in private hands.