Literary houses · North East England
Old Bewick Tower
In or near Chillingham.
Old Bewick Tower — 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
Old Bewick Tower 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, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Bewick Tower is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands, established in 1400. This historic structure is notable for its connection to the region's literary heritage. Visitors can explore its historical significance and the surrounding landscape, which reflects the area's cultural history. The tower serves as a reminder of the enduring legacy of literature in this part of Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4870, -1.8957
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Bewick
- Postcode
- NE66 4DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Established
- 1400
Sources
- wikidata: Q117713244 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Bewick Tower?
- Old Bewick Tower is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 4DZ), in the parish of Bewick.
- What is Old Bewick Tower?
- Old Bewick Tower — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Old Bewick Tower?
- Drivers can use postcode NE66 4DZ.
- When was Old Bewick Tower built?
- Built or established in 1400.
- Is Old Bewick Tower a protected site?
- Yes — Old Bewick Tower is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Old Bewick Tower?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 4DZ. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.