Literary houses · North East England
Green Castle
In or near Akeld.
Green Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
James T M Towill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Green Castle is a literary house museum located in scotland central. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. ringwork castle in Akeld, Northumberland, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Green Castle is a literary house located in central Scotland. It is notable for its historical significance in the literary world, serving as a residence for various authors. Visitors can expect to explore the surroundings that inspired notable works, as well as view the architecture characteristic of its era. The site reflects the cultural heritage of the region and its contribution to Scottish literature.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5444, -2.0304
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Wooler
- Postcode
- NE71 6RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- wikidata: Q17665018 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Green Castle?
- Green Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6RJ), in the parish of Wooler.
- What is Green Castle?
- Green Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
- How do I get to Green Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode NE71 6RJ.
- Is Green Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Green Castle is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Green Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6RJ. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.