Vineyards · North East England
Glead's Cleugh Iron Age promontory fort
In or near Akeld.
Glead's Cleugh Iron Age promontory fort — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Russel Wills — 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 · 9.4 km
About
Glead's Cleugh Iron Age promontory fort 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
Glead's Cleugh Iron Age promontory fort is located in central Scotland. This historical site features significant earthworks, indicative of its ancient origins. The fort's strategic position offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can explore the remnants of this Iron Age settlement while enjoying the adjacent vineyard, which produces a selection of local wines.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5555, -2.0826
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Akeld
- Postcode
- NE71 6TB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw — 9.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17673863 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glead's Cleugh Iron Age promontory fort?
- Glead's Cleugh Iron Age promontory fort is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6TB), in the parish of Akeld.
- What is Glead's Cleugh Iron Age promontory fort?
- Glead's Cleugh Iron Age promontory fort — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Glead's Cleugh Iron Age promontory fort?
- The nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE71 6TB.
- Is Glead's Cleugh Iron Age promontory fort a protected site?
- Yes — Glead's Cleugh Iron Age promontory fort is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Glead's Cleugh Iron Age promontory fort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6TB. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.