Literary houses · West Midlands
Holdgate Castle
In or near Diddlebury.
Holdgate Castle — a literary house museum in wales mid.
Andrew Shannon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Holdgate Castle is a literary house museum located in wales mid. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. motte-and-bailey castle in Abdon and Heath, Shropshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Holdgate Castle is a literary house located in Mid Wales. It is known for its historical significance and connection to literature. The castle offers insights into its past and the literary figures associated with it. Visitors can explore the architecture and grounds that reflect its historical context.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5023, -2.6454
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Abdon and Heath
- Postcode
- TF13 6LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q5879676 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holdgate Castle?
- Holdgate Castle is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode TF13 6LW), in the parish of Abdon and Heath.
- What is Holdgate Castle?
- Holdgate Castle — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Holdgate Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode TF13 6LW.
- Is Holdgate Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Holdgate Castle is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Holdgate Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TF13 6LW. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.