Literary houses · South East England
Shirburn Castle
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Shirburn Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chinnor · 7.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Shirburn Castle is a literary house museum located in england west midlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. medieval castle in Oxfordshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shirburn Castle is a literary house located in the West Midlands. Established in 1377, it features architecture attributed to a notable designer. The castle has a rich history and is associated with various literary figures. Its historical significance is complemented by the surrounding landscape, making it a point of interest for those exploring the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6583, -0.9944
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- South Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Shirburn
- Postcode
- OX49 5DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Henley and Thame
- Established
- 1377
- Nearest railway station
- Chinnor — 7.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7498342 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shirburn Castle?
- Shirburn Castle is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX49 5DL), in the parish of Shirburn.
- What is Shirburn Castle?
- Shirburn Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Shirburn Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Chinnor, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX49 5DL.
- When was Shirburn Castle built?
- Built or established in 1377. Designed by http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/92c21de57d35daf01a3ad7140170a9ea.
- Is Shirburn Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Shirburn Castle is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Shirburn Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Chinnor, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX49 5DL.