Vineyards · South East England
Hillfort, a beacon and dewpond on Ditchling Beacon
In or near Falmer.
Hillfort, a beacon and dewpond on Ditchling Beacon — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Andy Beecroft — 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
- Hassocks · 3.7 km
About
Hillfort, a beacon and dewpond on Ditchling Beacon is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england south east. 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 East Sussex, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Clayton to Offham Escarpment SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hillfort, a beacon and dewpond on Ditchling Beacon, is located in South-East England. This site features a combination of historical significance with its hillfort structure, alongside natural features like the dewpond. The area is also known for its vineyard, which offers a scenic setting for wine production. Visitors can expect a landscape that blends archaeology with agriculture, providing insight into the region's heritage and contemporary practices.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9013, -0.1080
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Lewes
- Parish
- Ditchling
- Postcode
- BN6 8XD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewes
- Nearest railway station
- Hassocks — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17678444 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hillfort, a beacon and dewpond on Ditchling Beacon?
- Hillfort, a beacon and dewpond on Ditchling Beacon is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN6 8XD), in the parish of Ditchling.
- What is Hillfort, a beacon and dewpond on Ditchling Beacon?
- Hillfort, a beacon and dewpond on Ditchling Beacon — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Hillfort, a beacon and dewpond on Ditchling Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Hassocks, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN6 8XD.
- Is Hillfort, a beacon and dewpond on Ditchling Beacon a protected site?
- Yes — Hillfort, a beacon and dewpond on Ditchling Beacon is part of the Clayton to Offham Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Hillfort, a beacon and dewpond on Ditchling Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Hassocks, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN6 8XD.