Literary houses · East of England
Yielden Castle
In or near Swineshead.
Yielden Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Yielden Castle is a literary house museum located in england west midlands. 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 Yielden, Bedfordshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Yielden Castle is a literary house located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and association with various literary figures. The site provides insight into the architectural styles and cultural heritage of the region. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the setting that inspired literary works.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2913, -0.5150
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Melchbourne and Yielden
- Postcode
- MK44 1AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Bedfordshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q8053553 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Yielden Castle?
- Yielden Castle is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK44 1AS), in the parish of Melchbourne and Yielden.
- What is Yielden Castle?
- Yielden Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Yielden Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode MK44 1AS.
- Is Yielden Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Yielden Castle is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Yielden Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode MK44 1AS. It sits within the North Bedfordshire parliamentary constituency.