Literary houses · South West England
Torrington Castle
In or near Frithelstock.
Torrington Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Torrington Castle is a literary house museum located in england south west. 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 Devon, United Kingdom
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Torrington Castle is a literary house located in South-West England. It is known for its historical significance and association with notable literary figures. The structure reflects architectural styles from its era, contributing to its distinctive character. Visitors can explore the grounds and learn about the literary heritage linked to the site.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9504, -4.1418
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Great Torrington
- Postcode
- EX38 8EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
Sources
- wikidata: Q24659584 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Torrington Castle?
- Torrington Castle is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX38 8EZ), in the parish of Great Torrington.
- What is Torrington Castle?
- Torrington Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
- How do I get to Torrington Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode EX38 8EZ.
- Is Torrington Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Torrington Castle is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Torrington Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX38 8EZ. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.