Vineyards · North East England
Fawcett Shank defended settlement, 620m SSE of Fleehope
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Fawcett Shank defended settlement, 620m SSE of Fleehope — a UK vineyard in scotland central, 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)
About
Fawcett Shank defended settlement, 620m SSE of Fleehope 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: The Cheviot SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fawcett Shank defended settlement is located 620 metres south-southeast of Fleehope in central Scotland. This archaeological site is notable for its defensive structures, which date back to ancient times. The area is now part of a vineyard, offering a unique blend of historical significance and agricultural activity. Visitors can expect a setting that combines heritage with the production of wine in a picturesque landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5014, -2.1802
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Kirknewton
- Postcode
- NE71 6TU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- wikidata: Q17678387 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fawcett Shank defended settlement, 620m SSE of Fleehope?
- Fawcett Shank defended settlement, 620m SSE of Fleehope is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6TU), in the parish of Kirknewton.
- What is Fawcett Shank defended settlement, 620m SSE of Fleehope?
- Fawcett Shank defended settlement, 620m SSE of Fleehope — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Fawcett Shank defended settlement, 620m SSE of Fleehope?
- Drivers can use postcode NE71 6TU.
- Is Fawcett Shank defended settlement, 620m SSE of Fleehope a protected site?
- Yes — Fawcett Shank defended settlement, 620m SSE of Fleehope is part of the The Cheviot SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Fawcett Shank defended settlement, 620m SSE of Fleehope?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6TU. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.