Follies · West Midlands
Corinthian Arch
Corinthian Arch — Folly or eyecatcher.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Corinthian Arch is a folly in the West Midlands — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. Built or established in 1765, it dates from the Georgian period. It sits within the Buckingham and Bletchley parliamentary constituency. Postcode area MK18.
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Place summary
The Corinthian Arch is a folly located in Stowe, in the West Midlands. Established in 1765, this Georgian structure features a distinctive design characteristic of its era.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0210, -1.0095
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Stowe
- Postcode
- MK18 5EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Buckingham and Bletchley
- Established
- 1765
Sources
- osm: w140953439 (ODbL)
- commons: Stowe Corinthian Arch.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Corinthian Arch?
- Corinthian Arch is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK18 5EG), in the parish of Stowe.
- When was Corinthian Arch built?
- Built or established in 1765.
- Is Corinthian Arch free to visit?
- Yes, Corinthian Arch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Corinthian Arch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode MK18 5EG. It sits within the Buckingham and Bletchley parliamentary constituency.