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Literary houses · North East England

Howgill Castle

In or near Knock.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Howgill Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.

Pasture east of Milburn - geograph.org.uk - 2183824

Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Appleby · 8.9 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Howgill Castle is a literary house museum located in scotland lowlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. fortified manor house in Milburn, Cumbria, United Kingdom

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Howgill Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. This historic site is associated with notable literary figures and serves as a testament to the region's cultural heritage. Visitors can expect a setting rich in literary history, providing insight into the lives and works of its former inhabitants. The surrounding landscape offers a tranquil atmosphere, suitable for reflection and appreciation of the literary arts.

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Coordinates
54.6578, -2.5206
Parish
Milburn
Postcode
CA10 1DA
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Nearest railway station
Appleby — 8.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Howgill Castle?
Howgill Castle is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 1DA), in the parish of Milburn.
What is Howgill Castle?
Howgill Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Howgill Castle?
The nearest railway station is Appleby, about 8.9 km away. The nearest town is Knock. Drivers can use postcode CA10 1DA.
Is Howgill Castle a protected site?
Yes — Howgill Castle is part of the Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Howgill Castle?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 1DA. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.