Literary houses · Mid Wales
Moccas Castle
In or near Staunton on Wye.
Moccas 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
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Moccas 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. castle in the UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MOCCAS PARK AND GILLIAN'S WOOD
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Moccas Castle is a literary house located in Mid Wales. It is known for its association with notable literary figures and its historical significance. The building reflects a blend of architectural styles and offers insights into the cultural heritage of the region. Visitors can explore its grounds and appreciate the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0770, -2.9528
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Moccas
- Postcode
- HR2 9LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661855 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moccas Castle?
- Moccas Castle is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR2 9LE), in the parish of Moccas.
- What is Moccas Castle?
- Moccas Castle — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Moccas Castle?
- The nearest town is Staunton on Wye. Drivers can use postcode HR2 9LE.
- Is Moccas Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Moccas Castle is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Moccas Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR2 9LE. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.