Literary houses · South West England
Compton Castle
In or near Marldon.
Compton Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Torre · 3.8 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Compton 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. Grade I listed historic house museum in South Hams, Devon, England, UK
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Place summary
Compton Castle is a literary house located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and connection to various authors. The property offers insight into the literary heritage of the region, showcasing the influence of its surroundings on local writers. Visitors can expect to explore its grounds and learn about its role in the literary landscape of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4725, -3.6003
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Marldon
- Postcode
- TQ3 1TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Torre — 3.8 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q746423 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Compton Castle?
- Compton Castle is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ3 1TA), in the parish of Marldon.
- What is Compton Castle?
- Compton Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
- How do I get to Compton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Torre, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ3 1TA.
- How do I get to Compton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Torre, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ3 1TA.