Literary houses · South West England
Chideock Castle
In or near Whitchurch Canonicorum.
Chideock Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
John Stephen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Chideock Castle 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. moated site and associated features 520m south west of Chideock Manor
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Dorset Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chideock Castle is a literary house located in South-West England, established in 1370. It is known for its historical significance and architectural design. The castle has connections to literary figures and serves as a reminder of the region's medieval past. Visitors can explore its grounds and appreciate the heritage it represents.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7343, -2.8182
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Chideock
- Postcode
- DT6 6SB
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Established
- 1370
Sources
- wikidata: Q17677062 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chideock Castle?
- Chideock Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT6 6SB), in the parish of Chideock.
- What is Chideock Castle?
- Chideock Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
- How do I get to Chideock Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode DT6 6SB.
- When was Chideock Castle built?
- Built or established in 1370. Designed by http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/ec3b0a7ff156a21dea48494bca41d96b.
- Is Chideock Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Chideock Castle is part of the West Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Chideock Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT6 6SB. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.