Literary houses · North West England
Dacre Castle
In or near Penruddock.
Dacre Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 6.0 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Dacre Castle 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. moated tower house in the village of Dacre, Cumbria, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dacre Castle is a historic literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. Established in 1400, it reflects the architectural styles and cultural heritage of its time. The castle's significance is enhanced by its association with various literary figures throughout history, making it a point of interest for those studying the intersection of literature and history in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6316, -2.8365
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Dacre
- Postcode
- CA11 0HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Established
- 1400
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5207734 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dacre Castle?
- Dacre Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0HL), in the parish of Dacre.
- What is Dacre Castle?
- Dacre Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Dacre Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0HL.
- When was Dacre Castle built?
- Built or established in 1400.
- Is Dacre Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Dacre Castle is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Dacre Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0HL.