Literary houses · Mid Wales
Lower Down Castle
Lower Down Castle — a literary house museum in wales mid.
Mat Fascione — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Broome · 7.3 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Lower Down 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. motte-and-bailey castle in Lydbury North, 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
Lower Down Castle is a literary house located in Mid Wales. It is known for its connection to notable literary figures, offering insights into their lives and works. Visitors can expect to explore the historic building and its surroundings, which reflect the region's cultural heritage. The site provides a unique perspective on the literary history of Wales.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4557, -2.9779
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Lydbury North
- Postcode
- SY7 8BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Broome — 7.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17678717 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lower Down Castle?
- Lower Down Castle is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY7 8BB), in the parish of Lydbury North.
- What is Lower Down Castle?
- Lower Down Castle — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Lower Down Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Broome, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY7 8BB.
- Is Lower Down Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Lower Down Castle is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Lower Down Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Broome, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY7 8BB.