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Literary houses · South West England

Eggesford Castle

In or near Chawleigh.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Eggesford Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.

Eggesford , Fox and Hounds Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 5069302

Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Eggesford · 0.6 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Eggesford 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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Place summary

Eggesford Castle is a literary house located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and connection to literary figures. The property is surrounded by extensive grounds, providing a tranquil setting for visitors interested in literature and history. The castle itself reflects architectural styles pertinent to its era and offers insight into the lives of its former inhabitants.

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Coordinates
50.8915, -3.8806
County
Devon
District
Mid Devon
Parish
Chawleigh
Postcode
EX18 7JZ
Parliamentary constituency
Central Devon
Nearest railway station
Eggesford — 0.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Eggesford Castle?
Eggesford Castle is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX18 7JZ), in the parish of Chawleigh.
What is Eggesford Castle?
Eggesford Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
How do I get to Eggesford Castle?
The nearest railway station is Eggesford, about 0.6 km away. The nearest town is Chawleigh. Drivers can use postcode EX18 7JZ.
How do I get to Eggesford Castle?
The nearest railway station is Eggesford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX18 7JZ.