Literary houses · South West England
Burcomb Wood
In or near Melplash.
Burcomb Wood — a literary house museum in england south west.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maiden Newton · 8.8 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Burcomb Wood is a literary house museum located in england south west. 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: Mapperton and Poorton Vales SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Burcomb Wood is a literary house located in South-West England. It is known for its association with notable literary figures. Visitors can explore the surrounding woodland, which provides a tranquil setting that reflects the inspiration drawn by its past inhabitants. The site is of interest to those studying literary heritage and the relationship between nature and creativity.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7870, -2.6944
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- North Poorton
- Postcode
- DT6 3TH
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Maiden Newton — 8.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661733 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burcomb Wood?
- Burcomb Wood is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT6 3TH), in the parish of North Poorton.
- What is Burcomb Wood?
- Burcomb Wood — a literary house museum in england south west.
- How do I get to Burcomb Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT6 3TH.
- Is Burcomb Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Burcomb Wood is part of the Mapperton and Poorton Vales SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Burcomb Wood?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT6 3TH. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.