Vineyards · Mid Wales
Castle Ring: a large univallate hillfort on Oak Hill, 600m south east of Crows Nest Farm
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Castle Ring: a large univallate hillfort on Oak Hill, 600m south east of Crows Nest Farm — a UK vineyard in wales mid, 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
Castle Ring: a large univallate hillfort on Oak Hill, 600m south east of Crows Nest Farm is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in wales mid. 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 Shropshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Stiperstones & The Hollies SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: STIPERSTONES LANDSCAPE
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Ring is a large univallate hillfort located on Oak Hill, 600 metres south-east of Crows Nest Farm in Mid Wales. This historical site is notable for its earthworks and defensive structures, which date back to the Iron Age. The surrounding area may also include a vineyard, providing a setting for wine production amidst the rich landscape of the region. Visitors can expect to explore both the archaeological features of the hillfort and the agricultural aspects of the vineyard.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6040, -2.9288
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Worthen with Shelve
- Postcode
- SY5 0LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q17678837 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Ring: a large univallate hillfort on Oak Hill, 600m south east of Crows Nest Farm?
- Castle Ring: a large univallate hillfort on Oak Hill, 600m south east of Crows Nest Farm is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY5 0LX), in the parish of Worthen with Shelve.
- What is Castle Ring: a large univallate hillfort on Oak Hill, 600m south east of Crows Nest Farm?
- Castle Ring: a large univallate hillfort on Oak Hill, 600m south east of Crows Nest Farm — a UK vineyard in wales mid, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Castle Ring: a large univallate hillfort on Oak Hill, 600m south east of Crows Nest Farm?
- Drivers can use postcode SY5 0LX.
- Is Castle Ring: a large univallate hillfort on Oak Hill, 600m south east of Crows Nest Farm a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Ring: a large univallate hillfort on Oak Hill, 600m south east of Crows Nest Farm is part of the The Stiperstones & The Hollies SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the STIPERSTONES LANDSCAPE National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Castle Ring: a large univallate hillfort on Oak Hill, 600m south east of Crows Nest Farm?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY5 0LX. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.