Literary houses · South West England
Medieval fortified house at Castle Hill
In or near Stour Provost.
Medieval fortified house at Castle Hill — a literary house museum in england south east.
Jonathan Hutchins — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham · 5.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Medieval fortified house at Castle Hill is a literary house museum located in england south east. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. fortified house in Shaftesbury, Dorset, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Medieval fortified house at Castle Hill is located in South-East England. This literary house showcases historical architecture and is associated with notable literary figures. Visitors can explore the structure's unique features that reflect its fortified design. The site is significant for its cultural heritage and provides insight into the period it represents.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0046, -2.2056
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Shaftesbury
- Postcode
- SP7 8GG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17650929 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Medieval fortified house at Castle Hill?
- Medieval fortified house at Castle Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP7 8GG), in the parish of Shaftesbury.
- What is Medieval fortified house at Castle Hill?
- Medieval fortified house at Castle Hill — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Medieval fortified house at Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP7 8GG.
- Is Medieval fortified house at Castle Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Medieval fortified house at Castle Hill is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Medieval fortified house at Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP7 8GG.