Vineyards · North East England
A palisaded hilltop enclosure, a carved rock and a small enclosure, 480m north west of Brier Dykes, Baldersdale
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A palisaded hilltop enclosure, a carved rock and a small enclosure, 480m north west of Brier Dykes, Baldersdale — a UK vineyard in england north east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
About
A palisaded hilltop enclosure, a carved rock and a small enclosure, 480m north west of Brier Dykes, Baldersdale is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england north east. UK viticulture has expanded significantly since the 1980s, with English sparkling wines now winning international awards. Most British vineyards offer tours and tastings of their estate-grown wines. hillfort in County Durham, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
A palisaded hilltop enclosure, a carved rock, and a small enclosure located 480m north-west of Brier Dykes in Baldersdale, North-East England, are notable archaeological features. The site reflects historical land use and settlement patterns in the region. Visitors can explore the vineyard nearby, which is set in a scenic landscape and typically offers a selection of wines and tasting experiences. The area provides an opportunity to appreciate both the historical significance of the archaeological site and the local viticulture.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5745, -2.0817
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Hunderthwaite
- Postcode
- DL12 9UU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- wikidata: Q17665267 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is A palisaded hilltop enclosure, a carved rock and a small enclosure, 480m north west of Brier Dykes, Baldersdale?
- A palisaded hilltop enclosure, a carved rock and a small enclosure, 480m north west of Brier Dykes, Baldersdale is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 9UU), in the parish of Hunderthwaite.
- What is A palisaded hilltop enclosure, a carved rock and a small enclosure, 480m north west of Brier Dykes, Baldersdale?
- A palisaded hilltop enclosure, a carved rock and a small enclosure, 480m north west of Brier Dykes, Baldersdale — a UK vineyard in england north east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to A palisaded hilltop enclosure, a carved rock and a small enclosure, 480m north west of Brier Dykes, Baldersdale?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 9UU.
- Is A palisaded hilltop enclosure, a carved rock and a small enclosure, 480m north west of Brier Dykes, Baldersdale a protected site?
- Yes — A palisaded hilltop enclosure, a carved rock and a small enclosure, 480m north west of Brier Dykes, Baldersdale is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to A palisaded hilltop enclosure, a carved rock and a small enclosure, 480m north west of Brier Dykes, Baldersdale?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 9UU. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.