Literary houses · South West England
Rock Castle
In or near Wyesham.
Rock Castle — a literary house museum in wales south.
John Lord — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 1.0 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Rock 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. castle in Coleford, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, UK
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rock Castle is a literary house located in South Wales. It is notable for its connection to significant literary figures, serving as a residence that inspired various works. The house offers insights into the lives of its former inhabitants and their contributions to literature. Visitors can explore the architecture and surroundings that reflect the historical context of the era.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7926, -2.6209
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Coleford
- Postcode
- GL16 8AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26507043 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rock Castle?
- Rock Castle is in Gloucestershire, South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 8AL), in the parish of Coleford.
- What is Rock Castle?
- Rock Castle — a literary house museum in wales south.
- How do I get to Rock Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 8AL.
- Is Rock Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Rock Castle is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Rock Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 8AL.