Literary houses · South West England
Cockroad Wood Castle
In or near Bourton.
Cockroad Wood Castle — a literary house museum in england south east.
Martin Hibbert — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bruton · 6.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Cockroad Wood Castle is a literary house museum located in england south east. 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 Charlton Musgrove, South Somerset, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cockroad Wood Castle is a literary house located in South-East England. This site is notable for its connection to literature, serving as an inspiration for various works. Visitors can expect to explore the grounds and appreciate the historical context of the location. The setting is likely to reflect the natural beauty typical of the region, providing a serene environment for literary enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0881, -2.3637
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Pen Selwood
- Postcode
- BA9 8LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Nearest railway station
- Bruton — 6.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5139668 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cockroad Wood Castle?
- Cockroad Wood Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA9 8LN), in the parish of Pen Selwood.
- What is Cockroad Wood Castle?
- Cockroad Wood Castle — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Cockroad Wood Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Bruton, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA9 8LN.
- Is Cockroad Wood Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Cockroad Wood Castle is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Cockroad Wood Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Bruton, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA9 8LN.