Literary houses · South West England
Bradenstoke Priory
In or near Lyneham.
Bradenstoke Priory — a literary house museum in england south east.
Rick Crowley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chippenham · 9.3 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bradenstoke Priory is a literary house museum located in england south east. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. medieval priory of Augustinian canons in Wiltshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bradenstoke Priory is a historical literary house located in South-East England, established in 1101. It served as a religious site and has connections to various literary figures over the centuries. The priory reflects architectural styles from its era, providing insight into medieval monastic life. Visitors can explore its historical significance and the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5113, -2.0061
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Lyneham and Bradenstoke
- Postcode
- SN15 4EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chippenham
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Chippenham — 9.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4954489 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bradenstoke Priory?
- Bradenstoke Priory is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN15 4EW), in the parish of Lyneham and Bradenstoke.
- What is Bradenstoke Priory?
- Bradenstoke Priory — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Bradenstoke Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Chippenham, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN15 4EW.
- When was Bradenstoke Priory built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Is Bradenstoke Priory a protected site?
- Yes — Bradenstoke Priory is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Bradenstoke Priory?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN15 4EW. It sits within the Chippenham parliamentary constituency.