Literary houses · South West England
Durpley Castle
In or near Newton St Petrock.
Durpley Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Durpley 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. castle in Devon, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Durpley Castle is a literary house located in South-West England. This site is notable for its association with significant literary figures. Visitors can explore the historical context and architectural features that contribute to its literary heritage. The castle offers insights into the lives and works of those who resided there, making it a point of interest for literature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8908, -4.2340
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Shebbear
- Postcode
- EX21 5RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
Sources
- wikidata: Q17678768 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Durpley Castle?
- Durpley Castle is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX21 5RF), in the parish of Shebbear.
- What is Durpley Castle?
- Durpley Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
- How do I get to Durpley Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode EX21 5RF.
- Is Durpley Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Durpley Castle is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Durpley Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX21 5RF. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.