Follies · London
Flint Arch
Flint Arch — Folly or eyecatcher.
Christine Matthews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Theobalds Grove · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Flint Arch is a folly in Hertfordshire, London — 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 Broxbourne parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Theobalds Grove, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area EN8.
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Place summary
Flint Arch is a folly located in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, within the London region. This structure is notable for its distinctive flint construction, characteristic of the 18th-century architectural style often found in garden features.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6912, -0.0414
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Broxbourne
- Parish
- Broxbourne, unparished area
- Postcode
- EN8 8RL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broxbourne
- Nearest railway station
- Theobalds Grove — 0.5 km
Sources
- osm: w494589099 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Flint Arch?
- Flint Arch is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode EN8 8RL), in the parish of Broxbourne, unparished area.
- Is Flint Arch free to visit?
- Yes, Flint Arch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Flint Arch?
- The nearest railway station is Theobalds Grove, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN8 8RL.