Literary houses · South West England
Roundbury
In or near Upton Cross.
Roundbury — a literary house museum in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Roundbury is a literary house museum located in england south west. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. enclosure in Linkinhorne, Cornwall, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Roundbury is a literary house located in South-West England. It is notable for its association with significant literary figures. The property offers insights into the lives and works of these writers, making it a point of interest for those studying literature. Visitors can explore the surroundings that inspired various literary works.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5280, -4.3833
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Linkinhorne
- Postcode
- PL17 7NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
Sources
- wikidata: Q24659591 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roundbury?
- Roundbury is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL17 7NB), in the parish of Linkinhorne.
- What is Roundbury?
- Roundbury — a literary house museum in england south west.
- How do I get to Roundbury?
- The nearest town is Upton Cross. Drivers can use postcode PL17 7NB.
- Is Roundbury a protected site?
- Yes — Roundbury is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Roundbury?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL17 7NB. It sits within the South East Cornwall parliamentary constituency.