Historic houses · South West England
Balsam House
In or near Bourton.
Balsam House — house in Wincanton, South Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Templecombe · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Balsam House is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "house in Wincanton, South Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.0553°, -2.4054°.
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Official information
Balsam House features a memorial dedicated to the United States airmen who lost their lives when their Boeing B17 Flying Fortress, 'Old Faithful,' crashed nearby during World War II. The memorial consists of a bronze plaque mounted on a stone backboard, commemorating the nine individuals who died in the incident.
Place summary
Balsam House is a Grade II* listed historic house located in Wincanton, South-East England. The building is noted for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0553, -2.4054
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Wincanton
- Postcode
- BA9 9HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Nearest railway station
- Templecombe — 6 km
- Official site
- www.iwm.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17554303 (CC0)
- commons: Balsam house.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balsam House?
- Balsam House is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA9 9HT), in the parish of Wincanton.
- What is Balsam House?
- Balsam House — house in Wincanton, South Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Balsam House?
- The nearest railway station is Templecombe, about 6.0 km away. The nearest town is Bourton. Drivers can use postcode BA9 9HT.
- Is Balsam House a listed building?
- Balsam House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Balsam House free to visit?
- Yes, Balsam House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balsam House?
- The nearest railway station is Templecombe, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA9 9HT.