Historic houses · East of England
Shakespeare House
In or near Langham.
Shakespeare House is a historic house in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Manningtree · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Shakespeare House is a historic house in Essex, East of England. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is within the Dedham Vale National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Harwich and North Essex parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Manningtree, about 3.8 km away. Postcode area CO7.
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Official information
The Dedham War Memorial honors the local men who served and died in World War I and II. It features a cross on a plinth, listing the names of those who lost their lives, and is located in the village center on the High Street.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dedham Vale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shakespeare House is a historic house located in Dedham, Essex, within the East of England. This Grade II* listed building is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), Dedham Vale.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9588, 0.9918
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- Dedham
- Postcode
- CO7 6HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Nearest railway station
- Manningtree — 3.8 km
- Official site
- www.roll-of-honour.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17545562 (CC0)
- commons: Shakespeare House Gallery, Dedham - geograph.org.uk - 228043.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shakespeare House?
- Shakespeare House is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO7 6HA), in the parish of Dedham.
- What is Shakespeare House?
- Shakespeare House is a historic house in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shakespeare House?
- The nearest railway station is Manningtree, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO7 6HA.
- Is Shakespeare House a listed building?
- Shakespeare House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Shakespeare House a protected site?
- Yes — Shakespeare House is part of the Dedham Vale National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Shakespeare House?
- The nearest railway station is Manningtree, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO7 6HA.