Blenheim Palace Blenheim Palace Blenheim Palace (pronounced ) is a monumental country house in Blenheim, Oxfordshire, England. It is the principal residence of the Dukes of Marlborough, and the only non-royal, non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace. The palace, one of England's largest houses, was built between 1705 and 1722, and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. The palace is named for the 1704 Battle of Blenheim, and thus ultimately after Blindheim (also known as Blenheim) in Bavaria. It was originally intended to be a reward to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough for his
Mayor of Blenheim Strait; the was the first such ferry that was introduced. McKendry was the borough's last mayor, as the 1989 local government reform resulted in the amalgamation of Blenheim Borough, Picton Borough, and Marlborough County Council to form Marlborough District. McKendry was elected as the first Mayor of Marlborough. The following list shows the Mayors of Blenheim: Mayor of Blenheim The Mayor of Blenheim officiated over the borough of Blenheim, New Zealand. The office was created in 1869 when Blenheim became a borough, and ceased with the 1989 local government reforms, when Blenheim Borough was amalgamated with Picton Borough and Marlborough