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The Doric Arch

A Grade I Listed Building in Stowe, Buckinghamshire

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Coordinates

Latitude: 52.0289 / 52°1'43"N

Longitude: -1.0152 / 1°0'54"W

OS Eastings: 467660

OS Northings: 237176

OS Grid: SP676371

Mapcode National: GBR 9X9.N5F

Mapcode Global: VHDT2.C85H

Plus Code: 9C4W2XHM+HW

Entry Name: The Doric Arch

Listing Date: 25 September 1951

Last Amended: 21 April 1983

Grade: I

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1212030

English Heritage Legacy ID: 396473

ID on this website: 101212030

Location: Buckinghamshire, MK18

County: Buckinghamshire

Civil Parish: Stowe

Traditional County: Buckinghamshire

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Buckinghamshire

Church of England Parish: Stowe

Church of England Diocese: Oxford

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Description


SP 6737 STOWE

9/76 STOWE SCHOOL
The Doric Arch
(formerly listed as
the Doric Lodges)
25.9.51
GV I

Small stone arch with fluted pilasters supporting entablature and blocking
course with inscription, and framing a semi-circular headed arch. Incorporates
a medallion of Princess Amelia daughter of George II, to whom the arch was
dedicated 1767. Perhaps designed by Thomas Pitt or Lord Temple, or both in
partnership.


Listing NGR: SP6766037176

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