Vineyards · South Wales
Craig y Dorth Hillfort
In or near Wyesham.
Craig y Dorth Hillfort — a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Philip Halling — 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
- Rookwood · 9.4 km
About
Craig y Dorth Hillfort is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in wales south. 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 Mitchel Troy, Monmouthshire
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Craig y Dorth Hillfort is an archaeological site located in South Wales. This hillfort is notable for its ancient earthworks, which date back to the Iron Age. The site is of historical significance, offering insights into early British settlement and fortification. The surrounding vineyard adds a contemporary agricultural aspect, allowing visitors to explore both history and local viticulture.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7755, -2.7493
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Mitchel Troy
- Postcode
- NP25 4JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 9.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q125487823 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Craig y Dorth Hillfort?
- Craig y Dorth Hillfort is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 4JT), in the parish of Mitchel Troy.
- What is Craig y Dorth Hillfort?
- Craig y Dorth Hillfort — a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Craig y Dorth Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP25 4JT.
- Is Craig y Dorth Hillfort a protected site?
- Yes — Craig y Dorth Hillfort is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Craig y Dorth Hillfort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP25 4JT. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency.