Literary houses · East Midlands
Earls Barton Castle
In or near Mears Ashby.
Earls Barton 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
- Wellingborough · 6.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Earls Barton 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 Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire, England, UK
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Earls Barton Castle, located in the West Midlands, is a historical literary house. It is notable for its association with various literary figures. The site reflects the region's rich cultural heritage and offers insights into its historical significance. Visitors can expect a setting that highlights the interplay between literature and local history.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2662, -0.7535
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Earls Barton
- Postcode
- NN6 0JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Daventry
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough — 6.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17650800 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Earls Barton Castle?
- Earls Barton Castle is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN6 0JJ), in the parish of Earls Barton.
- What is Earls Barton Castle?
- Earls Barton Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Earls Barton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN6 0JJ.
- Is Earls Barton Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Earls Barton Castle is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Earls Barton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN6 0JJ.