Hugh Fortescue (1753-1841) was created Earl Fortescue in 1789. Soane carried out extensive alterations to one of his country seats, Castle Hill, Devon, 1786-c.1788 (q.v.). Hill Street, part of the Berkeley estate, was built from about 1745 onwards. No. 43 (? renumbered 23) was destroyed by enemy action in World War II.

Jill Lever, May 2012