Literary houses · North East England
Horton Castle
In or near Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Horton Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Horton Castle 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 Chatton, Northumberland, England
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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
Horton Castle is a literary house located in central Scotland. It is known for its historical significance and association with notable literary figures. The castle's architecture reflects its past, providing insight into the region's cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the scenic landscape surrounding the site.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5715, -1.9583
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Chatton
- Postcode
- NE71 6EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- wikidata: Q113602033 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Horton Castle?
- Horton Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6EZ), in the parish of Chatton.
- What is Horton Castle?
- Horton Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
- How do I get to Horton Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode NE71 6EZ.
- Is Horton Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Horton Castle 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 Horton Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6EZ. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.