Literary houses · South West England
Down End Castle
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Down End Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
Gareth James — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bridgwater · 4.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Down End 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. motte-and-bailey castle in Puriton, Sedgemoor, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bridgwater Bay SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Down End Castle is a literary house located in South-West England. It is notable for its association with prominent literary figures and its historical significance. Visitors can explore the architecture and learn about its connection to the literary world. The site offers insight into the lives and works of those who have been inspired by this location.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1673, -2.9897
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Puriton
- Postcode
- TA6 4TW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgwater
- Nearest railway station
- Bridgwater — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5302812 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Down End Castle?
- Down End Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA6 4TW), in the parish of Puriton.
- What is Down End Castle?
- Down End Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
- How do I get to Down End Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Bridgwater, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA6 4TW.
- Is Down End Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Down End Castle is part of the Bridgwater Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Down End Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Bridgwater, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA6 4TW.