Vineyards · North East England
Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill
In or near Sunderland.
Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Robert Graham — 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
- University · 1.8 km
About
Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill 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 Tyne and Wear, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Durham Coast SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill is a historical site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site features earthworks that date back to ancient times, reflecting its strategic importance. Visitors can explore the remnants of the settlement while enjoying the surrounding vineyard landscape, which is characteristic of the region. The area offers a tranquil setting for those interested in both history and viticulture.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8903, -1.4094
- District
- Sunderland
- Parish
- Sunderland, unparished area
- Postcode
- SR3 1AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sunderland Central
- Nearest railway station
- University — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17664346 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill?
- Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode SR3 1AE), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
- What is Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill?
- Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill?
- The nearest railway station is University, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SR3 1AE.
- Is Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill?
- The nearest railway station is University, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR3 1AE.