Follies · South East England
Doric Arch
In or near Lillingstone Dayrell.
Doric Arch — Folly or eyecatcher.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Doric 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. It sits within the Buckingham and Bletchley parliamentary constituency. Postcode area MK18.
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Place summary
The Doric Arch is a folly located in Stowe, within the West Midlands. This structure is characterised by its classical Doric design, serving as an example of 18th-century ornamental architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0289, -1.0152
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Stowe
- Postcode
- MK18 5EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Buckingham and Bletchley
Sources
- osm: w140945974 (ODbL)
- commons: Stowe Doric Arch.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Doric Arch?
- Doric Arch is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode MK18 5EE), in the parish of Stowe.
- What is Doric Arch?
- Doric Arch — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Doric Arch?
- The nearest town is Lillingstone Dayrell. Drivers can use postcode MK18 5EE.
- Is Doric Arch free to visit?
- Yes, Doric Arch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Doric Arch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode MK18 5EE. It sits within the Buckingham and Bletchley parliamentary constituency.