Vineyards · South West England
Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village
In or near Widecombe in the Moor.
Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village — a UK vineyard in england south west, 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
- Riverside Station · 8.7 km
- Free entry
About
Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england south west. 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. deserted medieval village in Devon, England, UK
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Official information
Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village features the remains of a 13th-century settlement located on the eastern edge of Dartmoor. Visitors can explore the stone longhouses and enjoy views of the surrounding moors from Greator Rocks.
Place summary
Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village is located in South-West England. This site features the ruins of a medieval settlement, notable for its historical significance within the region. Visitors can explore the remnants of the village and the surrounding landscape. The area is also home to a vineyard, providing a setting for wine production amid historical ruins.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5950, -3.7728
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Manaton
- Postcode
- TQ13 9XG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Station — 8.7 km
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q115749743 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village?
- Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ13 9XG), in the parish of Manaton.
- What is Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village?
- Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Station, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ13 9XG.
- How do I get to Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ13 9XG. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.