Literary houses · South East England
Downton Moot Close
In or near Breamore.
Downton Moot Close — 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
- Dean · 9.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Downton Moot Close 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: The New Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Downton Moot Close is a literary house located in South-East England. It is notable for its connections to prominent literary figures. The house offers insights into the lives and works of its former inhabitants, providing a unique perspective on the region's literary heritage. Visitors can explore the surroundings that inspired various literary contributions.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9908, -1.7436
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Downton
- Postcode
- SP5 3JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Dean — 9.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24660043 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Downton Moot Close?
- Downton Moot Close is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP5 3JP), in the parish of Downton.
- What is Downton Moot Close?
- Downton Moot Close — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Downton Moot Close?
- The nearest railway station is Dean, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP5 3JP.
- Is Downton Moot Close a protected site?
- Yes — Downton Moot Close is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The New Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Downton Moot Close?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SP5 3JP. It sits within the Salisbury parliamentary constituency.