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Literary houses · South East England

Downton Moot Close

In or near Breamore.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Downton Moot Close — a literary house museum in england south east.

Downton Moot Close, literary houses in South East England

David Martin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.9908, -1.7436
District
Wiltshire
Parish
Downton
Postcode
SP5 3JP
Parliamentary constituency
Salisbury
Nearest railway station
Dean9.6 km

Sources

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Places to stay

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Downton, primary school - geograph.org.uk - 3830574📷 7

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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.