Literary houses · East Midlands
Earl Shilton Castle
In or near Kirkby Mallory.
Earl Shilton Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hinckley · 6.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Earl Shilton Castle is a literary house museum located in england west midlands. 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 Earl Shilton, Leicestershire, England, UK
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Place summary
Earl Shilton Castle is a literary house located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance in English literature. The site offers insights into the lives of writers and their works, reflecting the cultural heritage of the area. Visitors can explore the castle's architecture and grounds, which contribute to its literary ambience.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5796, -1.3072
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parish
- Earl Shilton
- Postcode
- LE9 7ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Nearest railway station
- Hinckley — 6.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17650511 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Earl Shilton Castle?
- Earl Shilton Castle is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE9 7ES), in the parish of Earl Shilton.
- What is Earl Shilton Castle?
- Earl Shilton Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Earl Shilton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Hinckley, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE9 7ES.
- How do I get to Earl Shilton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Hinckley, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE9 7ES.