Literary houses · North East England
Branton Tower
In or near Branton.
Branton Tower — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Branton 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. tower in Northumberland, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Branton Tower is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance and association with various literary figures. The tower offers insights into the region's cultural heritage, reflecting the literary traditions that have emerged from this area. Visitors can explore the surroundings that inspired many writers and thinkers.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4408, -1.9273
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Ingram
- Postcode
- NE66 4LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- wikidata: Q117713267 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Branton Tower?
- Branton Tower is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 4LN), in the parish of Ingram.
- What is Branton Tower?
- Branton Tower — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Branton Tower?
- Drivers can use postcode NE66 4LN.
- Is Branton Tower a protected site?
- Yes — Branton Tower is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Branton Tower?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 4LN. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.