Literary houses · East Midlands
Carlton Castle
In or near Legbourne.
Carlton Castle — a literary house museum in england east midlands.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Carlton Castle is a literary house museum located in england east midlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. motte-and-bailey castle in Reston, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Lincolnshire Wolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Carlton Castle is a literary house located in the East Midlands. It is notable for its association with significant literary figures and is recognised for its historical importance. The house offers insights into the lives and works of its past residents, making it an interesting site for those interested in literature and history. Visitors can explore its architecture and grounds, reflecting the region's cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3310, 0.0935
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- East Lindsey
- Parish
- Reston
- Postcode
- LN11 8JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Louth and Horncastle
Sources
- wikidata: Q5042969 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carlton Castle?
- Carlton Castle is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN11 8JF), in the parish of Reston.
- What is Carlton Castle?
- Carlton Castle — a literary house museum in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Carlton Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode LN11 8JF.
- Is Carlton Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Carlton Castle is part of the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Carlton Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LN11 8JF. It sits within the Louth and Horncastle parliamentary constituency.