Vineyards · South West England
Castle Head promontory fort
In or near Bradstone.
Castle Head promontory fort — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Derek Harper — 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Launceston · 8.2 km
About
Castle Head promontory fort is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england south west. 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 Devon, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Head promontory fort is a vineyard located in South-West England. The site is known for its historical significance as a fortification, though details on its specific era or architectural features are not provided. Visitors can expect a typical vineyard experience, with opportunities for wine tasting and tours, set against the backdrop of the fort's imposing landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5842, -4.2887
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Dunterton
- Postcode
- PL19 0QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Nearest railway station
- Launceston — 8.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17675705 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Head promontory fort?
- Castle Head promontory fort is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL19 0QJ), in the parish of Dunterton.
- What is Castle Head promontory fort?
- Castle Head promontory fort — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Castle Head promontory fort?
- The nearest railway station is Launceston, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL19 0QJ.
- Is Castle Head promontory fort a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Head promontory fort is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB) and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Castle Head promontory fort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL19 0QJ. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.