Literary houses · South East England
Oare Common
In or near Hermitage.
Oare Common — a literary house museum in england south east.
Stuart Logan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newbury Racecourse · 7.0 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Oare Common 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. earthworks in Hermitage, Berkshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Oare Common is a literary house located in South-East England. It is known for its historical significance in the literary community. Visitors can explore the surroundings that inspired various works and enjoy the tranquil setting typical of the region. The site serves as a reminder of the area's cultural heritage and its connection to literature.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4578, -1.2735
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Hermitage
- Postcode
- RG18 9SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Nearest railway station
- Newbury Racecourse — 7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661548 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oare Common?
- Oare Common is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG18 9SS), in the parish of Hermitage.
- What is Oare Common?
- Oare Common — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Oare Common?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG18 9SS.
- Is Oare Common a protected site?
- Yes — Oare Common is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Oare Common?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG18 9SS.