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Shobdon Arches is a folly comprising three Norman arches relocated from the original twelfth-century church of Shobdon in Herefordshire. The arches, which date from around 1120–1140, are distinguished by their fine Romanesque decoration featuring zigzag moulding and other carved enrichments characteristic of the period. They were moved to their present location in the grounds of Shobdon Court during the eighteenth century as part of an estate landscaping scheme, where they remain as a picturesque ruin within the designed landscape. The structure represents both the architectural quality of the original Norman church and a significant example of eighteenth-century antiquarian collecting and the fashion for romantic garden follies.
Shobdon Arches is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005365. View the official record →
Shobdon Arches is a folly comprising three Norman arches relocated from the original twelfth-century church of Shobdon in Herefordshire. 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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