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The Great Britain Guide

Literary houses · South West England

Sherrington Castle mound

In or near Codford.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Sherrington Castle mound — a literary house museum in england south east.

A little harvest - geograph.org.uk - 7689685

Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Sherrington Castle mound is a literary house museum located in england south east. 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 Wiltshire, England, UK

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Sherrington Castle mound is located in South-East England. This historic site is associated with literary significance, though specific details about its connections are not provided. Visitors can expect to explore the remnants of the mound, which offers insights into the region's history and its cultural context. The site is part of the broader landscape of historical interest in the area.

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Coordinates
51.1524, -2.0585
District
Wiltshire
Parish
Sherrington
Postcode
BA12 0SN
Parliamentary constituency
South West Wiltshire

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sherrington Castle mound?
Sherrington Castle mound is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12 0SN), in the parish of Sherrington.
What is Sherrington Castle mound?
Sherrington Castle mound — a literary house museum in england south east.
How do I get to Sherrington Castle mound?
Drivers can use postcode BA12 0SN.
Is Sherrington Castle mound a protected site?
Yes — Sherrington Castle mound is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Sherrington Castle mound?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12 0SN. It sits within the South West Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.