Literary houses · North Wales
Shotwick Castle
In or near Shotwick.
motte-and-bailey castle in Saughall and Shotwick Park, Cheshire West and Chester, England, UK
Eirian Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hawarden Bridge · 3.9 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Shotwick Castle is a literary house museum located in wales north. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. motte-and-bailey castle in Saughall and Shotwick Park, Cheshire West and Chester, England, UK
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Place summary
Shotwick Castle is a historic literary house located in North Wales, established in 1093. It is notable for its long history and association with various literary figures over the centuries. The site's architectural features reflect its medieval origins, contributing to its significance in the region's cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2272, -2.9761
- District
- Flintshire
- Parish
- Sealand
- Postcode
- CH5 2ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- Alyn and Deeside
- Established
- 1093
- Nearest railway station
- Hawarden Bridge — 3.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7502621 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shotwick Castle?
- Shotwick Castle is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH5 2ND), in the parish of Sealand.
- What is Shotwick Castle?
- motte-and-bailey castle in Saughall and Shotwick Park, Cheshire West and Chester, England, UK
- How do I get to Shotwick Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Hawarden Bridge, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH5 2ND.
- When was Shotwick Castle built?
- Built or established in 1093.
- How do I get to Shotwick Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Hawarden Bridge, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH5 2ND.