Literary houses · North West England
Brackenhill Tower
In or near Westlinton.
Brackenhill Tower — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Alexander P Kapp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Brackenhill Tower 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. peel tower in Arthuret, Cumbria, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lyne Woods SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Brackenhill Tower is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its historical significance and connection to notable literary figures. Visitors can expect to explore the architecture and grounds that inspired various works of literature. The setting provides insight into the cultural heritage of the region, making it a point of interest for those studying Scottish literature.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0168, -2.8682
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Arthuret
- Postcode
- CA6 5TU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
Sources
- wikidata: Q15204104 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brackenhill Tower?
- Brackenhill Tower is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 5TU), in the parish of Arthuret.
- What is Brackenhill Tower?
- Brackenhill Tower — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Brackenhill Tower?
- Drivers can use postcode CA6 5TU.
- Is Brackenhill Tower a protected site?
- Yes — Brackenhill Tower is part of the Lyne Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Brackenhill Tower?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 5TU. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.