Literary houses · Mid Wales
Callow Castle
In or near Priestweston.
Callow Castle — a literary house museum in wales mid.
Andrew Shannon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Callow Castle is a literary house museum located in wales mid. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. possible site of a castle in Shropshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: STIPERSTONES LANDSCAPE
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Callow Castle is a literary house located in Mid Wales. It is known for its historical significance and association with various literary figures. Visitors can expect an insight into the past, with a focus on its architectural and cultural relevance in the literary community. The setting offers a tranquil environment, reflecting the natural beauty of the Welsh landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6375, -2.9111
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Pontesbury
- Postcode
- SY5 0DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Shrewsbury
Sources
- wikidata: Q24660238 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Callow Castle?
- Callow Castle is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY5 0DA), in the parish of Pontesbury.
- What is Callow Castle?
- Callow Castle — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Callow Castle?
- The nearest town is Priestweston. Drivers can use postcode SY5 0DA.
- Is Callow Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Callow Castle is part of the STIPERSTONES LANDSCAPE National Nature Reserve and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Callow Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY5 0DA. It sits within the Shrewsbury parliamentary constituency.