Vineyards · North East England
Camp Knowe univallate hillfort, 700m north-west of Clennell
In or near Alwinton.
Camp Knowe univallate hillfort, 700m north-west of Clennell — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Russel Wills — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
About
Camp Knowe univallate hillfort, 700m north-west of Clennell is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in scotland lowlands. 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 Northumberland, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Camp Knowe univallate hillfort is located 700 metres north-west of Clennell in the Scottish Lowlands. This site is a notable prehistoric defensive structure, characterised by its single bank and ditch. The hillfort's prominence in the landscape reflects its historical significance. The surrounding area is also home to a vineyard, which offers a scenic setting for visitors interested in wine production amidst the historical backdrop.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3644, -2.1189
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Alwinton
- Postcode
- NE65 7BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- wikidata: Q17647964 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Camp Knowe univallate hillfort, 700m north-west of Clennell?
- Camp Knowe univallate hillfort, 700m north-west of Clennell is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE65 7BG), in the parish of Alwinton.
- What is Camp Knowe univallate hillfort, 700m north-west of Clennell?
- Camp Knowe univallate hillfort, 700m north-west of Clennell — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Camp Knowe univallate hillfort, 700m north-west of Clennell?
- Drivers can use postcode NE65 7BG.
- Is Camp Knowe univallate hillfort, 700m north-west of Clennell a protected site?
- Yes — Camp Knowe univallate hillfort, 700m north-west of Clennell is part of the River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Camp Knowe univallate hillfort, 700m north-west of Clennell?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE65 7BG. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.