Literary houses · North East England
Ormside Ringwork
In or near Coupland.
Ormside Ringwork — a literary house museum in england north east.
John H Darch — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Appleby · 3.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Ormside Ringwork is a literary house museum located in england north east. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. castle in England
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Appleby Fells SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ormside Ringwork is a historic earthwork located in North-East England. This medieval fortification is characterised by its circular ditch and bank, indicative of its defensive purpose. The site offers insight into the region's historical significance, particularly in relation to medieval architecture and settlement. Visitors can explore the remains and appreciate the landscape surrounding this archaeological site.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5531, -2.4617
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Ormside
- Postcode
- CA16 6EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Appleby — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24662649 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ormside Ringwork?
- Ormside Ringwork is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA16 6EL), in the parish of Ormside.
- What is Ormside Ringwork?
- Ormside Ringwork — a literary house museum in england north east.
- How do I get to Ormside Ringwork?
- The nearest railway station is Appleby, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA16 6EL.
- Is Ormside Ringwork a protected site?
- Yes — Ormside Ringwork is part of the Appleby Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Ormside Ringwork?
- The nearest railway station is Appleby, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA16 6EL.