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The Great Britain Guide

Literary houses · South West England

Hemyock Castle

In or near Culmstock.

♿ Wheelchair accessible4.2 · 63 Google reviews

Hemyock Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.

Hemyock , St Mary's Church - geograph.org.uk - 7369762

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

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 Parkway9 km

Sources

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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.