Follies · London
Ruined Arch
Ruined Arch — Folly or eyecatcher.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kew Gardens · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Ruined Arch is a folly in London — 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 1759, it dates from the Georgian period. It sits within the Richmond Park parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kew Gardens, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area TW9.
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Place summary
Ruined Arch is a folly located in Richmond upon Thames, London, established in 1759. This Georgian structure is notable for its distinctive architectural style and serves as a remnant of 18th-century landscape design.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4739, -0.2930
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW9 2AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond Park
- Established
- 1759
- Nearest railway station
- Kew Gardens — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.kew.org
Sources
- osm: n30442330 (ODbL)
- commons: Kew Ruined Arch 20190718 120249 (48314299951).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ruined Arch?
- Ruined Arch is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW9 2AA), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- When was Ruined Arch built?
- Built or established in 1759.
- Is Ruined Arch free to visit?
- Yes, Ruined Arch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ruined Arch?
- The nearest railway station is Kew Gardens, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW9 2AA.