Literary houses · London
Ongar Castle
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Ongar Castle — a literary house museum in england london.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ongar · 0.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Ongar Castle is a literary house museum located in england london. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. late 11th- or early 12th-century motte and bailey in Essex, England, UK
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Place summary
Ongar Castle, located in London, is a historic literary house. It is notable for its association with various literary figures throughout history. The structure reflects the architectural styles of its time and offers insights into the literary culture it once fostered. Visitors can explore its grounds and appreciate the significance of its contributions to literature.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7053, 0.2472
- County
- Essex
- District
- Epping Forest
- Parish
- Ongar
- Postcode
- CM5 9JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brentwood and Ongar
- Nearest railway station
- Ongar — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17646382 (CC0)
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Castles · 0.3 km
Ongar railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.5 km
Epping Ongar Railway
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Epping Ongar Railway
Heritage railways · 0.6 km
Epping Ongar Railway
Heritage railways · 0.8 km
Epping Ongar Railway
Heritage railways · 0.9 km
High Ongar
Villages · 1.1 km
Forester's Arms, Public House
Historic pubs · 1.4 km
Greensted
Towns & cities · 1.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ongar Castle?
- Ongar Castle is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM5 9JJ), in the parish of Ongar.
- What is Ongar Castle?
- Ongar Castle — a literary house museum in england london.
- How do I get to Ongar Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Ongar, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM5 9JJ.
- How do I get to Ongar Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Ongar, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM5 9JJ.