Literary houses · South Wales
Red Castle
In or near Caerleon.
Red Castle — a literary house museum in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cwmbran · 2.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Red Castle is a literary house museum located in wales south. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. earthwork in Llantarnam, Torfaen, Wales, United Kingdom
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Red Castle is a literary house located in South Wales. This site is notable for its historical significance in Welsh literature. Visitors can explore its connections to various writers and the cultural heritage it represents. The house offers insights into the literary history of the region, making it a point of interest for those studying Welsh literature and history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6341, -3.0171
- District
- Torfaen
- Parish
- Llantarnam
- Postcode
- NP44 3FW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torfaen
- Nearest railway station
- Cwmbran — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24659476 (CC0)
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Where to eat & stay near Red Castle
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Red Castle?
- Red Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP44 3FW), in the parish of Llantarnam.
- What is Red Castle?
- Red Castle — a literary house museum in wales south.
- How do I get to Red Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Cwmbran, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP44 3FW.
- Is Red Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Red Castle is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Red Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Cwmbran, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP44 3FW.