Vineyards · South West England
Hillfort and later strip lynchets on Dungeon Hill, 500m north of Castle Hill Cottages
In or near Glanvilles Wootton.
Hillfort and later strip lynchets on Dungeon Hill, 500m north of Castle Hill Cottages — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Derek Harper — 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
- Chetnole · 9.2 km
About
Hillfort and later strip lynchets on Dungeon Hill, 500m north of Castle Hill Cottages 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 Dorset, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hillfort and later strip lynchets on Dungeon Hill, located 500m north of Castle Hill Cottages in South-East England, represent significant archaeological features. The site reflects historical land use patterns and settlement strategies. Visitors can explore the vineyard in the area, which typically offers a scenic setting for wine production. Expect a tranquil environment suitable for leisurely walks and appreciation of the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8654, -2.4419
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Buckland Newton
- Postcode
- DT2 7DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Chetnole — 9.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17675269 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hillfort and later strip lynchets on Dungeon Hill, 500m north of Castle Hill Cottages?
- Hillfort and later strip lynchets on Dungeon Hill, 500m north of Castle Hill Cottages is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 7DE), in the parish of Buckland Newton.
- What is Hillfort and later strip lynchets on Dungeon Hill, 500m north of Castle Hill Cottages?
- Hillfort and later strip lynchets on Dungeon Hill, 500m north of Castle Hill Cottages — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Hillfort and later strip lynchets on Dungeon Hill, 500m north of Castle Hill Cottages?
- The nearest railway station is Chetnole, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 7DE.
- Is Hillfort and later strip lynchets on Dungeon Hill, 500m north of Castle Hill Cottages a protected site?
- Yes — Hillfort and later strip lynchets on Dungeon Hill, 500m north of Castle Hill Cottages is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Hillfort and later strip lynchets on Dungeon Hill, 500m north of Castle Hill Cottages?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 7DE. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.