Literary houses · South East England
Merdon Castle
In or near Braishfield.
Merdon Castle — a literary house museum in england south east.
Graham Horn — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shawford · 5.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Merdon Castle 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. motte-and-bailey castle in Hursley, Hampshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Merdon Castle is a historical site located in South-East England. It is known for its literary connections, although specific details about its literary significance are not provided. The castle showcases the architectural style and historical context of its era. Visitors can explore the surrounding grounds and appreciate the site's cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0359, -1.4011
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Hursley
- Postcode
- SO21 2JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Nearest railway station
- Shawford — 5.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17665258 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Merdon Castle?
- Merdon Castle is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO21 2JH), in the parish of Hursley.
- What is Merdon Castle?
- Merdon Castle — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Merdon Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Shawford, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO21 2JH.
- Is Merdon Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Merdon Castle is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Merdon Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Shawford, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO21 2JH.