Literary houses · South West England
Hemyock Castle
In or near Culmstock.
Hemyock Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.

Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tiverton Parkway · 9.0 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Hemyock 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. castle in Devon, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Blackdown Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hemyock Castle is a historical site located in South-West England, established in 1380. The castle is noted for its architectural significance, attributed to a notable architect. It serves as a literary house, providing insight into the region's cultural heritage. Visitors can explore its history and the surrounding area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9125, -3.2316
- County
- Devon
- District
- Mid Devon
- Parish
- Hemyock
- Postcode
- EX15 3RY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Established
- 1380
- Nearest railway station
- Tiverton Parkway — 9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q15223566 (CC0)
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Culmbridge Manor
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Whitehall Manor
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Dunkeswell Abbey
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Culmstock War Memorial
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Culmstock
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Culmstock Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.4 km

Blackdown Hills
Museums · 3.8 km

Quarts Moor
Viewpoints · 3.9 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hemyock Castle?
- Hemyock Castle is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX15 3RY), in the parish of Hemyock.
- What is Hemyock Castle?
- Hemyock Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
- How do I get to Hemyock Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Tiverton Parkway, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX15 3RY.
- When was Hemyock Castle built?
- Built or established in 1380. Designed by http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/8a2d73e0e89cadb945ba3f5a3a415a1e.
- Is Hemyock Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Hemyock Castle is part of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Hemyock Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX15 3RY. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.