Literary houses · South West England
Cranborne Castle Hill
In or near Cranborne.
Cranborne Castle Hill — a literary house museum in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsmere · 8.0 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Cranborne Castle Hill 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. castle in the UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moors River System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cranborne Castle Hill is a historical site located in South-East England. It is recognised for its literary significance. The site features remnants that reflect its historical importance, though specific architectural details are not provided. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape that has inspired various literary works.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9134, -1.9170
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Cranborne
- Postcode
- BH21 5QG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsmere — 8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661576 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cranborne Castle Hill?
- Cranborne Castle Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH21 5QG), in the parish of Cranborne.
- What is Cranborne Castle Hill?
- Cranborne Castle Hill — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Cranborne Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsmere, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH21 5QG.
- Is Cranborne Castle Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Cranborne Castle Hill is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Moors River System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Cranborne Castle Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BH21 5QG. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.