Literary houses · North East England
Blackheddon Farmhouse
In or near Matfen.
Blackheddon Farmhouse — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Blackheddon Farmhouse 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. castle in the UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Blackheddon Farmhouse is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its historical significance in the literary landscape of the region. Visitors can expect to explore the surroundings that inspired various authors and enjoy the tranquil rural setting typical of the Lowlands. The farmhouse itself reflects the architectural style of its era, providing insight into the local heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0775, -1.8778
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Belsay
- Postcode
- NE20 0JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661290 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackheddon Farmhouse?
- Blackheddon Farmhouse is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE20 0JH), in the parish of Belsay.
- What is Blackheddon Farmhouse?
- Blackheddon Farmhouse — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Blackheddon Farmhouse?
- Drivers can use postcode NE20 0JH.
- Is Blackheddon Farmhouse a protected site?
- Yes — Blackheddon Farmhouse is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Blackheddon Farmhouse?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE20 0JH. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.