Literary houses · North West England
Drawdykes Castle
In or near Carlisle.
Drawdykes Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Graham Robson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle · 3.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Drawdykes 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. farmhouse in Stanwix Rural, Cumbria, United Kingdom
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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
Drawdykes Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its association with literary figures and historical significance in the region. Visitors can explore the surroundings that inspired various works of literature. The site reflects the cultural heritage of the area and offers insights into the literary history of Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9182, -2.9078
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Stanwix Rural
- Postcode
- CA6 4RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17541759 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drawdykes Castle?
- Drawdykes Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 4RH), in the parish of Stanwix Rural.
- What is Drawdykes Castle?
- Drawdykes Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Drawdykes Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA6 4RH.
- Is Drawdykes Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Drawdykes Castle is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Drawdykes Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 4RH.