Literary houses · South East England
Moor End Castle
In or near Yardley Gobion.
quadrangular castle in Yardley Gobion, West Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, England
Philip Jeffrey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wolverton · 7.3 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Moor End Castle is a literary house museum located in england west midlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. quadrangular castle in Yardley Gobion, West Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, England
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Place summary
Moor End Castle is a literary house located in the West Midlands, established in 1347. It was owned by Edward III of England, reflecting the architectural and cultural influences of its time. The castle's design is attributed to a notable architect, contributing to its historical significance. Visitors can explore its literary connections and the surrounding grounds.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0949, -0.9002
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Yardley Gobion
- Postcode
- NN12 7TH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Northamptonshire
- Established
- 1347
- Nearest railway station
- Wolverton — 7.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q6908028 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moor End Castle?
- Moor End Castle is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN12 7TH), in the parish of Yardley Gobion.
- What is Moor End Castle?
- quadrangular castle in Yardley Gobion, West Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, England
- How do I get to Moor End Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wolverton, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN12 7TH.
- When was Moor End Castle built?
- Built or established in 1347. Designed by http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/2c77e87bc896f5b2d073dd8e293fd796.
- Who owns Moor End Castle?
- Moor End Castle is owned by Edward III of England.
- How do I get to Moor End Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wolverton, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN12 7TH.