Literary houses · North West England
Kirkandrews Tower
In or near Westlinton.
Kirkandrews Tower — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Jonathan Thacker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green · 8.1 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Kirkandrews Tower 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. tower house in Kirkandrews, Carlisle, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kirkandrews Tower is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its historical significance and connection to literary figures. The tower offers insight into the region's cultural heritage and serves as a reminder of the area's past. Visitors can explore its surroundings, which reflect the landscape that inspired various works of literature.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0381, -2.9574
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Kirkandrews
- Postcode
- CA6 5NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green — 8.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17542090 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkandrews Tower?
- Kirkandrews Tower is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 5NF), in the parish of Kirkandrews.
- What is Kirkandrews Tower?
- Kirkandrews Tower — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Kirkandrews Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA6 5NF.
- Is Kirkandrews Tower a protected site?
- Yes — Kirkandrews Tower is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Kirkandrews Tower?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 5NF. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.