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The Great Britain Guide

Literary houses Β· East of England

The Mound

In or near South Cove.

β™Ώ Wheelchair accessible

The Mound β€” a literary house museum in england east.

Footpath to Frostenden Corner - geograph.org.uk - 3492859

Geographer β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Blythburgh Β· 6.3 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

The Mound is a literary house museum located in england east. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. mound, possible site of a castle, in South Cove, Suffolk, England, UK

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: BENACRE
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Mound is a literary house located in the East of England. It serves as a significant site for literary enthusiasts, reflecting the region's cultural heritage. The house is associated with notable literary figures and offers insights into their lives and works. Visitors can explore the historical context and the influence of the surrounding area on the literary scene.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.3640, 1.6605
County
Suffolk
District
East Suffolk
Parish
South Cove
Postcode
NR34 7JH
Parliamentary constituency
Suffolk Coastal
Nearest railway station
Blythburgh β€” 6.3 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

The Corner Postbox - geograph.org.uk - 3491305πŸ“· 5

Castles Β· East of England

South Cove

South Cove β€” a castle in england east.

View through wood towards Frostenden Corner - geograph.org.uk - 542721πŸ“· 3

Castles Β· East of England

Frostenden Mound

Frostenden Mound β€” a castle in england-east, United Kingdom.

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South CoveπŸ“· 3

Towns & cities Β· East of England

South Cove

South Cove β€” village and civil parish in Suffolk, United Kingdom.

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WW1 names on the South Cove war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 5853687πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· East of England

South Cove War Memorial

South Cove War Memorial β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

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Church of St LawrenceπŸ“· 3

Historic churches Β· East of England

Church of St Lawrence

Church of St Lawrence β€” Grade I listed church in South Cove, Suffolk, England, UK.

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Telephone Box ^ Main Road Postbox - geograph.org.uk - 2852802πŸ“· 5

Villages Β· East of England

Frostenden

Frostenden β€” a village in england east.

Where to eat & stay near The Mound

Places to stay

Five Bells Public House sign - geograph.org.uk - 3492869πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East of England

Five Bells

Five Bells β€” a campsite in england east.

Junction with the A12 at dusk - geograph.org.uk - 2155517πŸ“· 3

Campsites Β· East of England

Marsh Farm

Marsh Farm β€” a campsite in england east.

Signpost on Covert Road - geograph.org.uk - 6149145πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· East of England

Jubilee Certified Site

Jubilee Certified Site β€” a caravan park in england east.

The Old Town Hall, Wrentham - geograph.org.uk - 1362660πŸ“· 6

B&Bs Β· East of England

Old Reading Rooms

Old Reading Rooms β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england east.

β†— oldreadingrooms.co.uk
Campsite at sunset - geograph.org.uk - 7986350πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East of England

Pigs in Blankets Campsite

Pigs in Blankets Campsite β€” a campsite in england east.

Wangford Road Postbox - geograph.org.uk - 3493358πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East of England

Firs Glamping

Firs Glamping β€” a campsite in england east.

Places to eat & drink

Sole Bay Inn, Southwold in 1979 - geograph.org.uk - 8300490πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

Sole Bay Inn

Sole Bay Inn in England East, United Kingdom.

Cherry Tree Public House sign - geograph.org.uk - 3493486πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

Cherry Tree Public House

Cherry Tree Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

The former 'Crown and Anchor' public house in Ballygate, Beccles - geograph.org.uk - 5281263πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

Crown And Anchor Public House

Crown And Anchor Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Sir John Leman, in Beccles Town Hall - geograph.org.uk - 7634118πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

Swan House

Swan House in England East, United Kingdom.

Huntingfield war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 6065099πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

Huntingfield Arms

Huntingfield Arms in England East, United Kingdom.

β†— huntingfieldarms.co.uk
Sign promoting the Peasenhall Pea Festival - geograph.org.uk - 2505417πŸ“· 6

Historic pubs Β· East of England

The Swan, Peasenhall

The Swan, Peasenhall in England East, United Kingdom.

More places in this region

Church sign, St John ^ St Giles Church, Great Easton - geograph.org.uk - 1924854πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· East of England

Great Easton Castle

Great Easton Castle β€” a literary house museum in england london.

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Rampton, castle mound at Giant's Hill - geograph.org.uk - 3392685πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· East of England

Rampton Castle

Rampton Castle β€” a literary house museum in england london.

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Barley and old pit - geograph.org.uk - 6533496πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· East of England

Motte castle in Kimbolton Park, known as Castle Hill

Motte castle in Kimbolton Park, known as Castle Hill β€” a literary house museum in england london.

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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Therfield - geograph.org.uk - 5072993πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· East of England

Therfield Castle

Therfield Castle β€” a literary house museum in england london.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Mound?
The Mound is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR34 7JH), in the parish of South Cove.
What is The Mound?
The Mound β€” a literary house museum in england east.
How do I get to The Mound?
The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR34 7JH.
Is The Mound a protected site?
Yes β€” The Mound is part of the Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BENACRE National Nature Reserve.
How do I get to The Mound?
The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR34 7JH.