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

J.Hannan-Briggs — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Eggesford · 1.0 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Heywood 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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Place summary
Heywood Castle is a literary house located in South-West England. This site is known for its connection to notable literary figures and serves as a testament to the region's cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the historical significance of the castle and its role in the literary landscape. The architecture reflects the styles of its era, offering insights into the historical context of the period.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8967, -3.8794
- County
- Devon
- District
- Mid Devon
- Parish
- Chawleigh
- Postcode
- EX18 7JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Eggesford — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17675280 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Heywood Castle?
- Heywood Castle is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX18 7JY), in the parish of Chawleigh.
- What is Heywood Castle?
- Heywood Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
- How do I get to Heywood Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Eggesford, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX18 7JY.
- How do I get to Heywood Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Eggesford, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX18 7JY.