Historic houses · South East England
The Dower House
The Dower House — house in Castle Combe, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chippenham · 8.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Dower House is a historic house in South-East England. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Chippenham, about 8.6 km away. Postcode area SN14.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Dower House is a Grade II* listed historic house located in Castle Combe, South-East England. This building is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Cotswolds, highlighting its architectural significance and scenic surroundings.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4940, -2.2287
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Castle Combe
- Postcode
- SN14 7HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Chippenham — 8.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17543650 (CC0)
- commons: Castle Combe - The Dower House (geograph 3648905).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Dower House?
- The Dower House is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN14 7HN), in the parish of Castle Combe.
- Is The Dower House a listed building?
- The Dower House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is The Dower House a protected site?
- Yes — The Dower House is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Dower House?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN14 7HN. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.