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Literary houses · South West England

Caple Tump

In or near Ballingham.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Caple Tump — a literary house museum in wales south.

St. John the Baptist Church (King's Caple) - geograph.org.uk - 6345482

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Caple Tump is a literary house museum located in wales south. 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 King's Caple, Herefordshire, England, UK

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Caple Tump is a literary house located in South Wales. This site is notable for its connection to literary history, serving as a residence for writers and intellectuals. Visitors can explore the surroundings that inspired its former inhabitants. The house reflects the cultural heritage of the region, making it a point of interest for those keen on literature and history.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.9559, -2.6424
Parish
Kings Caple
Postcode
HR1 4UN
Parliamentary constituency
North Herefordshire

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Caple Tump?
Caple Tump is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode HR1 4UN), in the parish of Kings Caple.
What is Caple Tump?
Caple Tump — a literary house museum in wales south.
How do I get to Caple Tump?
The nearest town is Ballingham. Drivers can use postcode HR1 4UN.
Is Caple Tump a protected site?
Yes — Caple Tump is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Caple Tump?
Drivers can navigate to postcode HR1 4UN. It sits within the North Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.