Literary houses · South East England
Chipping Norton Castle
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Chipping Norton Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kingham · 7.2 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Chipping Norton Castle is a literary house museum located in england west 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 Chipping Norton, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chipping Norton Castle is located in the West Midlands. This literary house is notable for its historical significance and connection to various literary figures. Visitors can explore the remnants of the castle, which reflect the architectural styles of its time. The site offers insight into both local history and its literary heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9446, -1.5493
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- West Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Chipping Norton
- Postcode
- OX7 5ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- Banbury
- Nearest railway station
- Kingham — 7.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5101702 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chipping Norton Castle?
- Chipping Norton Castle is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX7 5ED), in the parish of Chipping Norton.
- What is Chipping Norton Castle?
- Chipping Norton Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Chipping Norton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kingham, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX7 5ED.
- Is Chipping Norton Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Chipping Norton Castle is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Chipping Norton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kingham, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX7 5ED.