Vineyards · North East England
Defended settlement on White Hill, 700m south east of Kimmerston
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Defended settlement on White Hill, 700m south east of Kimmerston — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Graham Robson — 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
- Heatherslaw · 4.2 km
About
Defended settlement on White Hill, 700m south east of Kimmerston is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in scotland central. 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: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Defended settlement on White Hill, 700m south east of Kimmerston, is a historical site located in central Scotland. This site features remnants of an ancient fortified settlement, indicative of early defensive architecture. The surrounding area is also home to a vineyard, where visitors can expect to find a range of viticulture activities. The vineyard setting offers a tranquil backdrop for exploring local wine production.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6112, -2.0609
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Ford
- Postcode
- NE71 6JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17643021 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Defended settlement on White Hill, 700m south east of Kimmerston?
- Defended settlement on White Hill, 700m south east of Kimmerston is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6JH), in the parish of Ford.
- What is Defended settlement on White Hill, 700m south east of Kimmerston?
- Defended settlement on White Hill, 700m south east of Kimmerston — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Defended settlement on White Hill, 700m south east of Kimmerston?
- The nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE71 6JH.
- Is Defended settlement on White Hill, 700m south east of Kimmerston a protected site?
- Yes — Defended settlement on White Hill, 700m south east of Kimmerston is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Defended settlement on White Hill, 700m south east of Kimmerston?
- The nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6JH.