Literary houses · East Midlands
Barton Seagrave Castle
In or near Isham.
Barton Seagrave Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
Michael Trolove — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wicksteed Park · 0.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Barton Seagrave 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. castle in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Barton Seagrave Castle is a literary house located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its connections to various literary figures and its historical significance. The castle's architecture reflects the era in which it was built, showcasing features typical of its time. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the setting that inspired literary works.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3839, -0.6997
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Barton Seagrave
- Postcode
- NN15 6SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kettering
- Nearest railway station
- Wicksteed Park — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24660521 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barton Seagrave Castle?
- Barton Seagrave Castle is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN15 6SS), in the parish of Barton Seagrave.
- What is Barton Seagrave Castle?
- Barton Seagrave Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Barton Seagrave Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wicksteed Park, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN15 6SS.
- Is Barton Seagrave Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Barton Seagrave Castle is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Barton Seagrave Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wicksteed Park, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN15 6SS.