Literary houses · Mid Wales
Lea Castle
In or near Priestweston.
Lea Castle — a literary house museum in wales mid.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Broome · 9.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Lea 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. tower house in Lea, Lydham, 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
Lea Castle is a literary house located in Mid Wales. It is known for its historical significance and connection to various literary figures. The site offers insights into the lives and works of those who have been associated with it. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the architecture that reflects its literary heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4967, -2.9572
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Lydham
- Postcode
- SY9 5HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Broome — 9.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17676675 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lea Castle?
- Lea Castle is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY9 5HZ), in the parish of Lydham.
- What is Lea Castle?
- Lea Castle — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Lea Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Broome, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY9 5HZ.
- Is Lea Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Lea Castle is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Lea Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY9 5HZ. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.