Corinthian Arch - Stowe Landscape Gardens, Buckinghamshire, UK
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Dragontree
N 52° 01.252 W 001° 00.575
30U E 636573 N 5765229
This is the Corinthian Arch at Stowe.
Waymark Code: WM65DW
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/06/2009
Views: 2
This grand arch is one of the many monuments and temples in the famous landscape gardens of Stowe. It was designed by Thomas Pitt and was built in 1764-1767. It stands at the summit of the Grand Avenue hill.
It is 60 feet in height and width and and was built as an eye-catcher which it certainly is. This view is from the southern approach road to Stowe. The large columns contain two four storeyed houses in each!
The arch is a symbol of wealth and influence and the only person known to have passed through it as an entrance is Queen Victoria when it was opened.
Type: Triumphal (Monument/Memorial)
Subtype: Sculpture
Location: Stowe Landscape Gardens
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