Literary houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Mount Ferrant Castle
In or near Westow.
Mount Ferrant Castle — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Malton · 7.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Mount Ferrant Castle is a literary house museum located in england yorkshire. 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 England
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mount Ferrant Castle is a literary house located in Yorkshire. This site is recognised for its historical significance in the literary world. Visitors can explore the architecture and grounds that inspired various works, reflecting the region's cultural heritage. The house offers insights into the lives of notable literary figures associated with it.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0649, -0.7862
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Leavening
- Postcode
- YO17 9SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Nearest railway station
- Malton — 7.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661533 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mount Ferrant Castle?
- Mount Ferrant Castle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO17 9SR), in the parish of Leavening.
- What is Mount Ferrant Castle?
- Mount Ferrant Castle — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Mount Ferrant Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Malton, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO17 9SR.
- Is Mount Ferrant Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Mount Ferrant Castle is part of the River Derwent SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Mount Ferrant Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Malton, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO17 9SR.