Literary houses · East of England
Pleshey Castle and town enclosure
In or near Chignall St James.
Pleshey Castle and town enclosure — a literary house museum in england london.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chelmsford · 8.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Pleshey Castle and town enclosure 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. castle in Essex, England, UK
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Place summary
Pleshey Castle and town enclosure is located in London. Established in 1150, it is notable for its historical significance and association with medieval architecture. The site represents an important aspect of the region's heritage, reflecting the social and political landscape of its time. Visitors can explore the remnants of the castle and the surrounding area, which offer insights into the medieval period.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8046, 0.4135
- County
- Essex
- District
- Chelmsford
- Parish
- Pleshey
- Postcode
- CM3 1HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Essex
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Chelmsford — 8.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17646397 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pleshey Castle and town enclosure?
- Pleshey Castle and town enclosure is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM3 1HG), in the parish of Pleshey.
- What is Pleshey Castle and town enclosure?
- Pleshey Castle and town enclosure — a literary house museum in england london.
- How do I get to Pleshey Castle and town enclosure?
- The nearest railway station is Chelmsford, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM3 1HG.
- When was Pleshey Castle and town enclosure built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- How do I get to Pleshey Castle and town enclosure?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CM3 1HG. It sits within the North West Essex parliamentary constituency.