Literary houses · South East England
Thunderfield Castle medieval moated site
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Thunderfield Castle medieval moated site — a literary house museum in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Horley · 1.3 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Thunderfield Castle medieval moated site 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. archaeological site in Horley, Reigate and Banstead, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thunderfield Castle is a medieval moated site located in South-East England. This historical site is notable for its literary connections, although specific details about its authorship or writings are not provided. Visitors can explore the remnants of the castle's structure and the surrounding moat, which add to its historical significance. The site offers insight into medieval architecture and the landscape of the period.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1677, -0.1421
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Reigate and Banstead
- Parish
- Horley
- Postcode
- RH6 9PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dorking and Horley
- Nearest railway station
- Horley — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17674981 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thunderfield Castle medieval moated site?
- Thunderfield Castle medieval moated site is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH6 9PN), in the parish of Horley.
- What is Thunderfield Castle medieval moated site?
- Thunderfield Castle medieval moated site — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Thunderfield Castle medieval moated site?
- The nearest railway station is Horley, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH6 9PN.
- Is Thunderfield Castle medieval moated site a protected site?
- Yes — Thunderfield Castle medieval moated site is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Thunderfield Castle medieval moated site?
- The nearest railway station is Horley, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH6 9PN.