Vineyards · North East England
Deserted medieval village, moated site, and early medieval timber building at Castle Eden, 200m south of The Castle
In or near Peterlee Town F.C..
Deserted medieval village, moated site, and early medieval timber building at Castle Eden, 200m south of The Castle — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Horden · 3.2 km
About
Deserted medieval village, moated site, and early medieval timber building at Castle Eden, 200m south of The Castle 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. archaeological site in Castle Eden, County Durham, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Castle Eden Dene SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Durham Coast SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: CASTLE EDEN DENE
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Deserted Medieval Village, moated site, and early medieval timber building at Castle Eden is located 200 metres south of The Castle in the Scottish Lowlands. This archaeological site features remnants of a once-thriving settlement, showcasing early medieval architecture and settlement patterns. The area also includes a vineyard, offering a scenic setting for visitors interested in local viticulture.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7408, -1.3381
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Castle Eden
- Postcode
- TS27 4SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Easington
- Nearest railway station
- Horden — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17674685 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Deserted medieval village, moated site, and early medieval timber building at Castle Eden, 200m south of The Castle?
- Deserted medieval village, moated site, and early medieval timber building at Castle Eden, 200m south of The Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode TS27 4SL), in the parish of Castle Eden.
- What is Deserted medieval village, moated site, and early medieval timber building at Castle Eden, 200m south of The Castle?
- Deserted medieval village, moated site, and early medieval timber building at Castle Eden, 200m south of The Castle — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Deserted medieval village, moated site, and early medieval timber building at Castle Eden, 200m south of The Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Horden, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TS27 4SL.
- Is Deserted medieval village, moated site, and early medieval timber building at Castle Eden, 200m south of The Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Deserted medieval village, moated site, and early medieval timber building at Castle Eden, 200m south of The Castle is part of the Castle Eden Dene SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Deserted medieval village, moated site, and early medieval timber building at Castle Eden, 200m south of The Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Horden, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TS27 4SL.