Literary houses · South Wales
Oldcastle
In or near Longtown.
Oldcastle — a literary house museum in wales south.
Christine Johnstone — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Oldcastle is a literary house museum located in wales south. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. possible castle in Monmouthshire, Wales, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Oldcastle is a literary house located in South Wales. It is notable for its historical significance in the literary world, serving as a residence for various writers over the years. The house offers insight into the lives and works of its past inhabitants, making it a point of interest for those studying literature. Visitors can explore the surroundings that inspired notable literary contributions.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9152, -2.9835
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Crucorney
- Postcode
- NP7 7PH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q24659306 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oldcastle?
- Oldcastle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP7 7PH), in the parish of Crucorney.
- What is Oldcastle?
- Oldcastle — a literary house museum in wales south.
- How do I get to Oldcastle?
- The nearest town is Longtown. Drivers can use postcode NP7 7PH.
- Is Oldcastle a protected site?
- Yes — Oldcastle is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Oldcastle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP7 7PH. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency.