Taplow in Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Sounding Arch (1838)
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, August 26, 2023
1. The Sounding Arch Marker
The brick arches are the widest and flattest in the world -
each span is 128 feet with a rise of only 24 feet.
This plaque was erected in European Architectural Heritage Year
Erected 1975 by Maidenhead & District Civic Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Bridges & Viaducts • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 51° 31.265′ N, 0° 42.064′ W. Marker is in Taplow, England, in Buckinghamshire. Marker is on River Road. This is a private road, cars are not allowed only walkers and cyclists. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: River Road, Taplow, England SL6 0BG, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Maidenhead Floods 1947 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Maidenhead Bridge (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Welcome to Bridge Gardens (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Royal Stag (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Chapel Arches (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Diana Dors (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Prize Pig (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Maidenhead Town Centre (approx. 1.2 kilometers away).
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Photographed By Stephen Palmer, August 26, 2023
2. The Sounding Arch Marker
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, August 26, 2023
3. The Sounding Arch
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, August 26, 2023
4. The Sounding Arch
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 26, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
