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Shobdon Arches is a striking Gothic Revival folly located near Shobdon in Herefordshire, constructed in the mid-eighteenth century as part of the landscaping of the Shobdon estate. The structure consists of three elaborate red sandstone arches arranged in a triumphal formation, built circa 1748 and decorated in the Rococo Gothic style with ornamental detailing typical of the period. The arches were originally intended as a gateway or decorative feature within the estate's grounds and incorporate architectural elements salvaged from the nearby medieval Shobdon Church, which was undergoing stylistic modernisation at the same time. The monument exemplifies the fashionable taste for romantic, antiquarian aesthetics among eighteenth-century landowners and remains a striking example of Gothic Revival architecture from the mid-Georgian period.
Shobdon Arches is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005365. View the official record →
Shobdon Arches is a striking Gothic Revival folly located near Shobdon in Herefordshire, constructed in the mid-eighteenth century as part of the landscaping of the Shobdon estate. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005365.
Shobdon Arches is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1005365.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 550m south east of Milton Cross (3.3 km), Bowl barrow 490m south east of Milton Cross (3.4 km), Bowl barrow 460m south of Milton Cross (3.6 km).
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