Literary houses · Mid Wales
Simon's Castle
In or near Priestweston.
Simon's Castle — a literary house museum in wales mid.
John Firth — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Simon's Castle is a literary house museum located in wales mid. 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 Powys, Wales, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Simon's Castle is a literary house located in Mid Wales. It is known for its connection to notable literary figures and serves as a testament to the region's cultural heritage. The site provides insights into the literary history of Wales and the influence of its landscape on writers. Visitors can explore the surroundings that inspired various works, enhancing their understanding of the relationship between literature and place.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5330, -3.0542
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Churchstoke
- Postcode
- SY15 6DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
Sources
- wikidata: Q13131950 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Simon's Castle?
- Simon's Castle is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY15 6DU), in the parish of Churchstoke.
- What is Simon's Castle?
- Simon's Castle — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Simon's Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode SY15 6DU.
- Is Simon's Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Simon's Castle is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Simon's Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY15 6DU. It sits within the Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr parliamentary constituency.