Literary houses · South West England
Farleigh Hungerford Castle
In or near Freshford.
Farleigh Hungerford Castle — a literary house museum in england south east.
Martin Dawes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Avoncliff · 2.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Farleigh Hungerford Castle is a literary house museum located in england south east. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. medieval castle in Farleigh Hungerford, Somerset, England, UK
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Official information
Farleigh Hungerford Castle is a historic site that dates back to the late 14th century, originally built by Sir Thomas Hungerford. Visitors can explore the castle's ruins, including two corner towers and a well-preserved chapel featuring medieval wall paintings and family monuments.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Farleigh Hungerford Castle is a historic site located in South-East England, established in 1383. It is owned by English Heritage and features the architectural style typical of its era. The castle's ruins are a testament to medieval fortifications and offer insight into the region's history. Visitors can explore the grounds and learn about its significance over the centuries.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3174, -2.2869
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Norton St Philip
- Postcode
- BA2 7RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Established
- 1383
- Nearest railway station
- Avoncliff — 2.5 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am - 5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5435410 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Farleigh Hungerford Castle?
- Farleigh Hungerford Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2 7RS), in the parish of Norton St Philip.
- What is Farleigh Hungerford Castle?
- Farleigh Hungerford Castle — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Farleigh Hungerford Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Avoncliff, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA2 7RS.
- When was Farleigh Hungerford Castle built?
- Built or established in 1383. Designed by http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/7327467a0ec23c15d72b0064527104ef.
- Who owns Farleigh Hungerford Castle?
- Farleigh Hungerford Castle is owned by English Heritage.
- Is Farleigh Hungerford Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Farleigh Hungerford Castle is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Farleigh Hungerford Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Avoncliff, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2 7RS.