Comments on: The Arch, Paganhill, Stroud, Gloucestershire https://thefollyflaneuse.com/the-arch-paganhill-stroud-gloucestershire/ Rambles to, and ramblings about, Follies and Garden and Landscape Ornament. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:02:15 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 By: Editor https://thefollyflaneuse.com/the-arch-paganhill-stroud-gloucestershire/#comment-26109 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:02:15 +0000 https://thefollyflaneuse.com/?p=17160#comment-26109 In reply to Sheila Beasant.

Good morning Sheila. I’m pleased you found this story of interest. Sometimes we miss the history right under our noses. I think, happily, that the arch and the history it represents, are secure.

]]> By: Sheila Beasant https://thefollyflaneuse.com/the-arch-paganhill-stroud-gloucestershire/#comment-26108 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:53:49 +0000 https://thefollyflaneuse.com/?p=17160#comment-26108 That was an interesting article, thank you. I knew nothing about it and I spent 10 years growing up on the estate built by Tily the builder down Paganhill Lane somewhat ignorant of the local history! Long may the arch remain as a reminder of that history.

]]> By: Editor https://thefollyflaneuse.com/the-arch-paganhill-stroud-gloucestershire/#comment-25955 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:16:49 +0000 https://thefollyflaneuse.com/?p=17160#comment-25955 In reply to David Lambert.

Hello again. Yes, I should have mentioned that. Thanks for the nudge.

]]> By: David Lambert https://thefollyflaneuse.com/the-arch-paganhill-stroud-gloucestershire/#comment-25954 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:22:22 +0000 https://thefollyflaneuse.com/?p=17160#comment-25954 I should add that Archway is the local school, and proudly features the arch – albeit now stylised – on its badge.

]]> By: Editor https://thefollyflaneuse.com/the-arch-paganhill-stroud-gloucestershire/#comment-25953 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:13:34 +0000 https://thefollyflaneuse.com/?p=17160#comment-25953 In reply to Jacqui Jaffe.

Hello Jacqui. Ah, another option to consider, thanks. I’m thinking that the local one seems most likely, so my investigations continue! Watch this space..

]]> By: Jacqui Jaffe https://thefollyflaneuse.com/the-arch-paganhill-stroud-gloucestershire/#comment-25952 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:01:34 +0000 https://thefollyflaneuse.com/?p=17160#comment-25952 In reply to Editor.

Or could it be Doddington Hall in Cheshire? Once the home of Jock Delves-Broughton, he of Happy Valley notoriety.

]]> By: Editor https://thefollyflaneuse.com/the-arch-paganhill-stroud-gloucestershire/#comment-25951 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:35:09 +0000 https://thefollyflaneuse.com/?p=17160#comment-25951 In reply to TOM GARDNER.

Good evening Tom. Nothing to worry about. We have all pressed ‘send’ and spotted an error a moment too late!

]]> By: TOM GARDNER https://thefollyflaneuse.com/the-arch-paganhill-stroud-gloucestershire/#comment-25950 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:52:25 +0000 https://thefollyflaneuse.com/?p=17160#comment-25950 TOM (NYC)
UPDATE … AS TO, MY LAST ‘COMMENT’ REPLY.
FRIENDS HAVE SEVERAL TIMES … SUGGESTED THAT I SHOULD ‘PROOF’ MY EMAILS,
PRIOR TO SENDING THEM; IF FOR NO OTHER REASON THAN … SPELLING.
ERGO: ‘TERRA / FIRMA … IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE.

TOM

]]> By: Editor https://thefollyflaneuse.com/the-arch-paganhill-stroud-gloucestershire/#comment-25949 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:15:49 +0000 https://thefollyflaneuse.com/?p=17160#comment-25949 In reply to Aa.

Good morning and thank you for your comment. Having survived an attempt to raze it, the arch seems to have a secure future. It is good to be able to feature such happy endings.

]]> By: Aa https://thefollyflaneuse.com/the-arch-paganhill-stroud-gloucestershire/#comment-25948 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:46:12 +0000 https://thefollyflaneuse.com/?p=17160#comment-25948 In reply to Editor.

I’m very glad to know that good sense has caused this celebratory arch to be Listed Grade II*. What a statement piece to have as the entrance to your driveway! Thank you as always for bringing this unique feature into the spotlight.

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