Literary houses · South East England
Ascott Earl Castle
In or near Finstock.
Ascott Earl Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ascott-under-Wychwood · 0.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Ascott Earl Castle is a literary house museum located in england west midlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. motte-and-bailey castle in Ascott-under-Wychwood, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ascott Earl Castle is a literary house located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance in British literature. Visitors can explore the architecture and gardens that inspired various literary works. The site offers a glimpse into the lives of those who contributed to the literary heritage of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8639, -1.5704
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- West Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Ascott-under-Wychwood
- Postcode
- OX7 6AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witney
- Nearest railway station
- Ascott-under-Wychwood — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4804057 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ascott Earl Castle?
- Ascott Earl Castle is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX7 6AH), in the parish of Ascott-under-Wychwood.
- What is Ascott Earl Castle?
- Ascott Earl Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Ascott Earl Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Ascott-under-Wychwood, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX7 6AH.
- Is Ascott Earl Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Ascott Earl Castle is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Ascott Earl Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Ascott-under-Wychwood, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX7 6AH.