Literary houses · South West England
Great Somerford
In or near Westport.
Great Somerford — a literary house museum in england south east.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Great Somerford 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. castle in the United Kingdom
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Great Somerford is a literary house located in South-East England. This site is notable for its connections to various literary figures, showcasing the area's cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the house and gain insight into its historical significance within the literary community.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5468, -2.0536
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Great Somerford
- Postcode
- SN15 5JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
Sources
- wikidata: Q24660973 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Somerford?
- Great Somerford is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN15 5JB), in the parish of Great Somerford.
- What is Great Somerford?
- Great Somerford — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Great Somerford?
- Drivers can use postcode SN15 5JB.
- Is Great Somerford a protected site?
- Yes — Great Somerford is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Great Somerford?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN15 5JB. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.