Literary houses · South West England
Woodsford Castle
In or near Woodsford.
Woodsford Castle — a literary house museum in england south east.
Chris McAuley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Moreton · 2.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Woodsford Castle 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. Grade I listed quadrangular castle in West Dorset, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Frome SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Woodsford Castle is a literary house located in South-East England, established in 1336. It was owned by Guy de Bryan, the 1st Baron Bryan. The architectural design is attributed to a notable medieval style, reflecting the era's characteristics. The site serves as a point of interest for those exploring historical literature and architecture in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7126, -2.3439
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Woodsford
- Postcode
- DT2 8AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Established
- 1336
- Nearest railway station
- Moreton — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17532667 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woodsford Castle?
- Woodsford Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 8AS), in the parish of Woodsford.
- What is Woodsford Castle?
- Woodsford Castle — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Woodsford Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Moreton, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 8AS.
- When was Woodsford Castle built?
- Built or established in 1336. Designed by http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/77a170d19a14e8f50eb67e81068f04ef.
- Who owns Woodsford Castle?
- Woodsford Castle is owned by Guy de Bryan, 1st Baron Bryan.
- Is Woodsford Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Woodsford Castle is part of the River Frome SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Woodsford Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Moreton, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 8AS.