Literary houses · North East England
Netherwitton Castle
In or near Nunnykirk.
Netherwitton Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Russel Wills — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Netherwitton Castle is a literary house museum located in scotland lowlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. tower house in Northumberland, United Kingdom
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Netherwitton Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance and connection to various literary figures. The castle's architecture reflects its long history, making it a point of interest for those studying regional heritage. Visitors can explore the surroundings and appreciate the landscape that has inspired numerous works of literature.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2084, -1.8410
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Netherwitton
- Postcode
- NE61 4NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661313 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Netherwitton Castle?
- Netherwitton Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE61 4NW), in the parish of Netherwitton.
- What is Netherwitton Castle?
- Netherwitton Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Netherwitton Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode NE61 4NW.
- Is Netherwitton Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Netherwitton Castle is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Netherwitton Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE61 4NW. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.