Literary houses · South West England
Hembury Castle
In or near Buckland in the Moor.
Hembury Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
Tony Atkin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Buckfastleigh · 3.0 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Hembury Castle is a literary house museum located in england south west. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. motte-and-bailey castle in Devon, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hembury Woods SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hembury Castle is a historic literary house located in South-West England. It is notable for its connections to various literary figures and its role in the cultural landscape of the region. The site offers insights into the lives and works of the writers associated with it, set against a backdrop of picturesque countryside. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which enhances the experience of this significant literary location.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5018, -3.7985
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- West Buckfastleigh
- Postcode
- TQ11 0HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Buckfastleigh — 3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24659574 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hembury Castle?
- Hembury Castle is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ11 0HW), in the parish of West Buckfastleigh.
- What is Hembury Castle?
- Hembury Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
- How do I get to Hembury Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Buckfastleigh, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ11 0HW.
- Is Hembury Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Hembury Castle is part of the Hembury Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Hembury Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Buckfastleigh, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ11 0HW.