Literary houses · West Midlands
Whattal Castle
In or near Bagley.
Whattal Castle — a literary house museum in wales north.
John H Darch — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wem · 8.8 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Whattal 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 Cockshutt, Shropshire, England, UK
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sweat Mere and Crose Mere SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Midland Meres & Mosses Phase 2
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whattal Castle is a literary house located in North Wales. It is notable for its historical significance and connection to literary figures. Visitors can explore the surroundings that inspired various works, reflecting the cultural heritage of the region. The site offers insights into the lives and writings of those associated with it.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.8707, -2.8466
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Cockshutt
- Postcode
- SY12 0QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Wem — 8.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17675900 (CC0)
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Sweat Mere
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Colemere
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Church of St John the Evangelist
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Little Mill
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Historic bridges · 2.9 km
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Historic houses · 2.9 km
Bridge Number 56 (Burns Wood Bridge)
Historic bridges · 3.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whattal Castle?
- Whattal Castle is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY12 0QP), in the parish of Cockshutt.
- What is Whattal Castle?
- Whattal Castle — a literary house museum in wales north.
- How do I get to Whattal Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wem, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY12 0QP.
- Is Whattal Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Whattal Castle is part of the Sweat Mere and Crose Mere SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Midland Meres & Mosses Phase 2 Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Whattal Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY12 0QP. It sits within the North Shropshire parliamentary constituency.