The Duke of Monmouth obtained a site on the south side of Soho Square (then called King’s Square) in 1681 on which the house was built. After his execution it was owned by the Bateman family and became the residence for successive French Ambassadors, before being demolished.
On London has a good page on this house.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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