Museums · South West England
Wortham
In or near Lifton.
Wortham — a Grade I-listed museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Launceston · 5.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wortham is a Grade I-listed building in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wortham is a Grade I listed museum located in South-West England. It showcases significant historical and cultural collections, reflecting the area's heritage. The designation highlights its exceptional architectural and historical importance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6598, -4.2905
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Lifton
- Postcode
- PL16 0ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Established
- 1500
- Nearest railway station
- Launceston — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527683 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wortham Manor (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wortham?
- Wortham is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL16 0ED), in the parish of Lifton.
- What is Wortham?
- Wortham — a Grade I-listed museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wortham?
- The nearest railway station is Launceston, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL16 0ED.
- When was Wortham built?
- Built or established in 1500.
- Who owns Wortham?
- Wortham is owned by Landmark Trust.
- Is Wortham a listed building?
- Wortham is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Wortham a protected site?
- Yes — Wortham is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Wortham?
- The nearest railway station is Launceston, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL16 0ED.