Literary houses · North East England
Chipchase Tower
In or near Birtley.
Chipchase Tower — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Chipchase Tower 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. tower in Chollerton, Northumberland, England, UK
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Place summary
Chipchase Tower is a historic literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. Established in 1350, it reflects the region's medieval architecture and literary heritage. The tower has been associated with various literary figures, contributing to its significance in Scottish cultural history. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which complements the site's historical context.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0759, -2.1857
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Chollerton
- Postcode
- NE48 3NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Established
- 1350
Sources
- wikidata: Q17657387 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chipchase Tower?
- Chipchase Tower is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE48 3NT), in the parish of Chollerton.
- What is Chipchase Tower?
- Chipchase Tower — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Chipchase Tower?
- Drivers can use postcode NE48 3NT.
- When was Chipchase Tower built?
- Built or established in 1350.
- How do I get to Chipchase Tower?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE48 3NT. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.