Literary houses · North East England
Ravensworth Castle
In or near Whickham.
Ravensworth Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
peter maddison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sunniside · 2.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Ravensworth Castle is a literary house museum located in scotland lowlands. 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 Lamesley, Tyne and Wear, England, UK
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Place summary
Ravensworth Castle is a historic literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. Established in 1350, it features architecture attributed to a notable designer. The site offers insight into its literary significance and the history surrounding its long-standing presence in the region. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the structure's historical context.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9262, -1.6384
- District
- Gateshead
- Parish
- Lamesley
- Postcode
- NE11 0HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Washington and Gateshead South
- Established
- 1350
- Nearest railway station
- Sunniside — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7296588 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ravensworth Castle?
- Ravensworth Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE11 0HN), in the parish of Lamesley.
- What is Ravensworth Castle?
- Ravensworth Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Ravensworth Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Sunniside, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE11 0HN.
- When was Ravensworth Castle built?
- Built or established in 1350. Designed by http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/db0994f31b4fb271c6341c9583b8f921.
- How do I get to Ravensworth Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Sunniside, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE11 0HN.