Literary houses · North West England
Aikton Castle
In or near Great Salkeld.
Aikton Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald · 1.8 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Aikton Castle is a literary house museum located in scotland lowlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. earthworks in Great Salkeld, Cumbria, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Aikton Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is noted for its historical significance and connections to literary figures. The castle's architecture reflects its storied past, making it a point of interest for those exploring Scotland's cultural heritage. Visitors can appreciate the surroundings and the literary legacy associated with the site.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7349, -2.7035
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Lazonby
- Postcode
- CA10 1BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661893 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aikton Castle?
- Aikton Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 1BY), in the parish of Lazonby.
- What is Aikton Castle?
- Aikton Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Aikton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA10 1BY.
- Is Aikton Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Aikton Castle is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Aikton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 1BY.