Literary houses · South Wales
Rockfield Castle
In or near Dixton.
Rockfield Castle — a literary house museum in wales south.
Ruth Sharville — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Rockfield 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. possible castle in Monmouthshire, Wales, UK
Photo gallery
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
Rockfield Castle is a literary house located in South Wales. It is notable for its historical connections to various authors and literary figures. The castle offers insights into the lives of those who have contributed to the literary landscape of the region. Visitors can explore the architecture and grounds that have inspired creative works over the years.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8233, -2.7521
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Whitecastle
- Postcode
- NP25 5SY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661706 (CC0)
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Parks · 2.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rockfield Castle?
- Rockfield Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 5SY), in the parish of Whitecastle.
- What is Rockfield Castle?
- Rockfield Castle — a literary house museum in wales south.
- How do I get to Rockfield Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode NP25 5SY.
- Is Rockfield Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Rockfield 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 Rockfield Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP25 5SY. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency.