Literary houses · North East England
Hepburn Bastle
In or near Chillingham.
Hepburn Bastle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Hepburn Bastle 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. tower house in Chillingham, 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hepburn Bastle is a literary house located in central Scotland. It is known for its historical significance as a bastle house, which served as a fortified residence in the 16th century. The site reflects the architectural style of its era and is part of the region's rich cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the remnants of this unique structure and its literary connections.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5176, -1.8895
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Chillingham
- Postcode
- NE66 4EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- wikidata: Q17546754 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hepburn Bastle?
- Hepburn Bastle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 4EG), in the parish of Chillingham.
- What is Hepburn Bastle?
- Hepburn Bastle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
- How do I get to Hepburn Bastle?
- Drivers can use postcode NE66 4EG.
- Is Hepburn Bastle a protected site?
- Yes — Hepburn Bastle 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 Hepburn Bastle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 4EG. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.