Literary houses · North Wales
Holywell Castle Mound
In or near Caldy.
Holywell Castle Mound — a literary house museum in wales north.
John H Darch — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Flint · 6.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Holywell Castle Mound is a literary house museum located in wales north. 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 Flintshire, Wales, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dee Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: The Dee Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Holywell Castle Mound is a historical site located in North Wales. This literary house is notable for its association with local literary history. The mound itself offers insights into the area's past and the significance of the site in Welsh culture. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which enhances the historical context of the location.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2774, -3.2227
- District
- Flintshire
- Parish
- Holywell
- Postcode
- CH8 7PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clwyd East
- Nearest railway station
- Flint — 6.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q20601059 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holywell Castle Mound?
- Holywell Castle Mound is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH8 7PN), in the parish of Holywell.
- What is Holywell Castle Mound?
- Holywell Castle Mound — a literary house museum in wales north.
- How do I get to Holywell Castle Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Flint, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH8 7PN.
- Is Holywell Castle Mound a protected site?
- Yes — Holywell Castle Mound is part of the Dee Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The Dee Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Holywell Castle Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Flint, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH8 7PN.