Vineyards · South West England
Earthwork defences of Countisbury Castle promontory fort
In or near Lynmouth.
Earthwork defences of Countisbury Castle promontory fort — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Ruth Sharville — 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
- Lynmouth Bay · 1.9 km
About
Earthwork defences of Countisbury Castle promontory fort is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england south west. 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 Devon, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Watersmeet SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Earthwork defences of Countisbury Castle promontory fort are located in South-West England. This site features ancient earthworks that date back to the Iron Age, indicative of its historical significance. The fortification offers insights into early defensive structures in Britain. The surrounding area may include a vineyard, providing a scenic backdrop for visitors interested in local viticulture.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2298, -3.8058
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Lynton and Lynmouth
- Postcode
- EX35 6NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Lynmouth Bay — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17673120 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Earthwork defences of Countisbury Castle promontory fort?
- Earthwork defences of Countisbury Castle promontory fort is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX35 6NT), in the parish of Lynton and Lynmouth.
- What is Earthwork defences of Countisbury Castle promontory fort?
- Earthwork defences of Countisbury Castle promontory fort — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Earthwork defences of Countisbury Castle promontory fort?
- The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX35 6NT.
- Is Earthwork defences of Countisbury Castle promontory fort a protected site?
- Yes — Earthwork defences of Countisbury Castle promontory fort is part of the Watersmeet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Earthwork defences of Countisbury Castle promontory fort?
- The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX35 6NT.