Vineyards · South West England
Hillfort, two bowl barrows, medieval strip lynchets and a cross dyke on Cley Hill
In or near Upton Scudamore.
Hillfort, two bowl barrows, medieval strip lynchets and a cross dyke on Cley Hill — a UK vineyard in england south east, 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Longleat · 3.5 km
About
Hillfort, two bowl barrows, medieval strip lynchets and a cross dyke on Cley Hill 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 Wiltshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cley Hill SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hillfort, two bowl barrows, medieval strip lynchets and a cross dyke on Cley Hill is located in South-East England. This archaeological site features significant earthworks from various historical periods, indicating long-term human activity. The hillfort represents a notable example of ancient defensive architecture, while the barrows and lynchets provide insight into burial practices and agricultural methods of the past. The area is also of interest for its landscape, offering views over the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2028, -2.2324
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Corsley
- Postcode
- BA12 7QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Longleat — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17664383 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hillfort, two bowl barrows, medieval strip lynchets and a cross dyke on Cley Hill?
- Hillfort, two bowl barrows, medieval strip lynchets and a cross dyke on Cley Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12 7QS), in the parish of Corsley.
- What is Hillfort, two bowl barrows, medieval strip lynchets and a cross dyke on Cley Hill?
- Hillfort, two bowl barrows, medieval strip lynchets and a cross dyke on Cley Hill — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Hillfort, two bowl barrows, medieval strip lynchets and a cross dyke on Cley Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Longleat, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA12 7QS.
- Is Hillfort, two bowl barrows, medieval strip lynchets and a cross dyke on Cley Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Hillfort, two bowl barrows, medieval strip lynchets and a cross dyke on Cley Hill is part of the Cley Hill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Hillfort, two bowl barrows, medieval strip lynchets and a cross dyke on Cley Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Longleat, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12 7QS.