Literary houses · West Midlands
Pontesbury Castle
Pontesbury Castle — a literary house museum in wales mid.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Pontesbury Castle is a literary house museum located in wales mid. 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 Shropshire, England, UK
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pontesbury Castle is a literary house located in Mid Wales. It is known for its historical significance and connection to notable literary figures. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the architecture associated with its literary heritage. The site offers insight into the cultural landscape of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6484, -2.8865
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Pontesbury
- Postcode
- SY5 0RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Shrewsbury
Sources
- wikidata: Q17664474 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pontesbury Castle?
- Pontesbury Castle is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY5 0RJ), in the parish of Pontesbury.
- What is Pontesbury Castle?
- Pontesbury Castle — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Pontesbury Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode SY5 0RJ.
- Is Pontesbury Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Pontesbury Castle is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Pontesbury Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY5 0RJ. It sits within the Shrewsbury parliamentary constituency.