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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · South West England

Bleak House (Ruin)

In or near Lydford.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Bleak House (Ruin) — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Rattle Brook - geograph.org.uk - 4267134

Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Okehampton · 8.6 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Bleak House (Ruin) is a historic house located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Dartmoor SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bleak House (Ruin) is a historic house located in South-West England. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical context. The site is a notable example of a structure in a state of ruin, contributing to the understanding of the region's heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.6601, -4.0392
Nearest railway station
Okehampton8.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bleak House (Ruin)?
Bleak House (Ruin) is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
What is Bleak House (Ruin)?
Bleak House (Ruin) — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bleak House (Ruin)?
The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 8.6 km away. Its coordinates are 50.6601°, -4.0392°.
Is Bleak House (Ruin) a protected site?
Yes — Bleak House (Ruin) is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.