Literary houses · North Wales
Basingwerk Manor
In or near Caldy.
Basingwerk Manor — a literary house museum in wales north.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Flint · 6.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Basingwerk Manor is a literary house museum located in wales north. 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 the UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dee Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: The Dee Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Basingwerk Manor is a literary house located in North Wales. It is known for its historical significance and connection to notable literary figures. The manor's architecture reflects the period in which it was built, offering insights into the cultural context of its time. Visitors can explore the surroundings that inspired various works of literature.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2881, -3.2077
- District
- Flintshire
- Parish
- Holywell
- Postcode
- CH8 7GH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clwyd East
- Nearest railway station
- Flint — 6.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q39006540 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Basingwerk Manor?
- Basingwerk Manor is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH8 7GH), in the parish of Holywell.
- What is Basingwerk Manor?
- Basingwerk Manor — a literary house museum in wales north.
- How do I get to Basingwerk Manor?
- The nearest railway station is Flint, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH8 7GH.
- Is Basingwerk Manor a protected site?
- Yes — Basingwerk Manor is part of the Dee Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The Dee Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Basingwerk Manor?
- The nearest railway station is Flint, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH8 7GH.