Literary houses · North East England
Eshott Castle fortified house
In or near Causey Park Bridge.
Eshott Castle fortified house — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Russel Wills — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Acklington · 3.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Eshott Castle fortified house 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. fortified manor house in Thirston, Northumberland, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Eshott Castle is a fortified house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It serves as a literary house, providing a significant connection to the region's cultural heritage. The architecture reflects historical design elements typical of fortified structures, making it an interesting study for those interested in both literature and history. Visitors can expect a glimpse into the past and the role such houses played in the literary landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2811, -1.6865
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Thirston
- Postcode
- NE65 9QN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Acklington — 3.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17643301 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eshott Castle fortified house?
- Eshott Castle fortified house is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE65 9QN), in the parish of Thirston.
- What is Eshott Castle fortified house?
- Eshott Castle fortified house — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Eshott Castle fortified house?
- The nearest railway station is Acklington, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE65 9QN.
- Is Eshott Castle fortified house a protected site?
- Yes — Eshott Castle fortified house is part of the River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Eshott Castle fortified house?
- The nearest railway station is Acklington, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE65 9QN.