Literary houses · North West England
Linstock Castle
In or near Carlisle.
Linstock Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Anthony Parkes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle · 4.0 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Linstock 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. farmhouse in Linstock, Cumbria, United Kingdom
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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
Linstock Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its historical significance and connection to notable literary figures. The castle offers insights into the region's cultural heritage and its influence on literature. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the architectural features typical of the era.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9178, -2.8924
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Stanwix Rural
- Postcode
- CA6 4RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle — 4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17541808 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Linstock Castle?
- Linstock Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 4RT), in the parish of Stanwix Rural.
- What is Linstock Castle?
- Linstock Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Linstock Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA6 4RT.
- Is Linstock Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Linstock Castle is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Linstock Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 4RT.