Literary houses · North West England
Castle Carrock Castle
In or near Ainstable.
Castle Carrock Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Mick Garratt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 4.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Castle Carrock Castle 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. castle in the UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Geltsdale & Glendue Fells SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Carrock Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It serves as a notable site for those interested in the intersection of literature and history. The house is linked to various literary figures and offers insights into their works and lives. Visitors can expect a setting that reflects the cultural significance of the region, along with its historical context.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8913, -2.7125
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Castle Carrock
- Postcode
- CA8 9LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 4.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661869 (CC0)
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Castle Carrock War Memorial
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Carrock Castle?
- Castle Carrock Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 9LU), in the parish of Castle Carrock.
- What is Castle Carrock Castle?
- Castle Carrock Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Castle Carrock Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 9LU.
- Is Castle Carrock Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Carrock Castle is part of the Geltsdale & Glendue Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Castle Carrock Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 9LU.