Literary houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hill House Castle
In or near Kirkheaton.
earthwork in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England; possibly a motte-and-bailey castle
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Huddersfield · 1.1 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Hill House Castle is a literary house museum located in england yorkshire. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. earthwork in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England; possibly a motte-and-bailey castle
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hill House Castle is a literary house located in Yorkshire. It is known for its association with prominent literary figures. The house showcases architectural features typical of its era and serves as a notable example of the region's literary heritage. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the historical significance of this site.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6583, -1.7866
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Kirklees, unparished area
- Postcode
- HD2 2RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Huddersfield
- Nearest railway station
- Huddersfield — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661701 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hill House Castle?
- Hill House Castle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD2 2RT), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
- What is Hill House Castle?
- earthwork in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England; possibly a motte-and-bailey castle
- How do I get to Hill House Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Huddersfield, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD2 2RT.
- Is Hill House Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Hill House Castle is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Hill House Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Huddersfield, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD2 2RT.