Literary houses · East Midlands
Owston Ferry Castle
In or near East Stockwith.
Owston Ferry Castle — a literary house museum in england east midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Owston Ferry Castle is a literary house museum located in england east midlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. motte-and-bailey castle in Owston Ferry, North Lincolnshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Owston Ferry Castle is a literary house located in the East Midlands, established in 1174. This site is notable for its historical significance and connection to literary heritage. Visitors can explore the remnants of its medieval architecture and reflect on its role in the region's history. The castle's long-standing presence offers insight into the evolution of the area over the centuries.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4929, -0.7877
- District
- North Lincolnshire
- Parish
- Owston Ferry
- Postcode
- DN9 1AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
- Established
- 1174
Sources
- wikidata: Q15264866 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Owston Ferry Castle?
- Owston Ferry Castle is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DN9 1AZ), in the parish of Owston Ferry.
- What is Owston Ferry Castle?
- Owston Ferry Castle — a literary house museum in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Owston Ferry Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode DN9 1AZ.
- When was Owston Ferry Castle built?
- Built or established in 1174.
- Is Owston Ferry Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Owston Ferry Castle is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Owston Ferry Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DN9 1AZ. It sits within the Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme parliamentary constituency.