Literary houses · Mid Wales
Ritton Castle
In or near Priestweston.
Ritton Castle — a literary house museum in wales mid.
Dave Croker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Ritton 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
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Stiperstones & The Hollies SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: STIPERSTONES LANDSCAPE
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ritton Castle is a literary house located in Mid Wales. It is notable for its connection to significant literary figures. The site serves as a cultural landmark, attracting those interested in the literary heritage of the region. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the historical context of the castle.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5732, -2.9679
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Worthen with Shelve
- Postcode
- SY5 0NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q24660340 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ritton Castle?
- Ritton Castle is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY5 0NH), in the parish of Worthen with Shelve.
- What is Ritton Castle?
- Ritton Castle — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Ritton Castle?
- The nearest town is Priestweston. Drivers can use postcode SY5 0NH.
- Is Ritton Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Ritton Castle is part of the The Stiperstones & The Hollies SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the STIPERSTONES LANDSCAPE National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Ritton Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY5 0NH. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.