Literary houses · South East England
Hamstead Marshall 2
In or near Marsh Benham.
Hamstead Marshall 2 — a literary house museum in england south east.
Oscar Taylor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kintbury · 3.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Hamstead Marshall 2 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kennet SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Kennet Valley Alderwoods SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hamstead Marshall 2 is a literary house located in South-East England. This site is notable for its connection to literary history, serving as a residence for prominent writers. Visitors can explore the architectural features and surroundings that inspired notable works. The property reflects the cultural significance of the region within the literary landscape of Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3991, -1.3946
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Hampstead Marshall
- Postcode
- RG20 0JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Nearest railway station
- Kintbury — 3.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24660023 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hamstead Marshall 2?
- Hamstead Marshall 2 is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG20 0JD), in the parish of Hampstead Marshall.
- What is Hamstead Marshall 2?
- Hamstead Marshall 2 — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Hamstead Marshall 2?
- The nearest railway station is Kintbury, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG20 0JD.
- Is Hamstead Marshall 2 a protected site?
- Yes — Hamstead Marshall 2 is part of the River Kennet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kennet Valley Alderwoods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Hamstead Marshall 2?
- The nearest railway station is Kintbury, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG20 0JD.