Literary houses · South West England
Plympton Castle
In or near Brixton.
Plympton Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
David Hallam-Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Marsh Mills · 2.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Plympton Castle is a literary house museum located in england south west. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. former castle near Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Plympton Castle is a historic site located in South-West England. This medieval castle features remnants of its original structure and is associated with the literary heritage of the region. The site provides insight into the area's history and architecture, attracting those interested in both literature and historical landmarks. Visitors can explore the surrounding grounds that offer a glimpse into the castle's past.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3839, -4.0493
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL7 1NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Marsh Mills — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q15840668 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Plympton Castle?
- Plympton Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL7 1NF), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- What is Plympton Castle?
- Plympton Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
- How do I get to Plympton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Marsh Mills, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL7 1NF.
- Is Plympton Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Plympton Castle is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Plympton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Marsh Mills, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL7 1NF.