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The Great Britain Guide

Vineyards · Yorkshire & the Humber

How Hill large univallate hillfort

In or near Reeth.

How Hill large univallate hillfort — a UK vineyard in england yorkshire, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Beer in the distance - geograph.org.uk - 4606988

Gordon Hatton — 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
Leyburn · 7.7 km

About

How Hill large univallate hillfort is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england yorkshire. 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 North Yorkshire, England, UK

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lovely Seat - Stainton Moor SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

How Hill is a large univallate hillfort located in Yorkshire. This archaeological site is characterised by its single bank and ditch structure, typical of Iron Age fortifications. The hillfort offers insights into ancient settlement patterns in the region. Visitors can explore the surrounding vineyard, which provides a scenic backdrop and a potential sampling of local wines.

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Coordinates
54.3769, -1.8351
Parish
Downholme
Postcode
DL11 6AE
Parliamentary constituency
Richmond and Northallerton
Nearest railway station
Leyburn7.7 km

Sources

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Hostels · Yorkshire & the Humber

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Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

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Hostels · Yorkshire & the Humber

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Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

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Cafés · Yorkshire & the Humber

Kim's Cafe & Bistro

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Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber

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Frequently asked questions

Where is How Hill large univallate hillfort?
How Hill large univallate hillfort is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL11 6AE), in the parish of Downholme.
What is How Hill large univallate hillfort?
How Hill large univallate hillfort — a UK vineyard in england yorkshire, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
How do I get to How Hill large univallate hillfort?
The nearest railway station is Leyburn, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL11 6AE.
Is How Hill large univallate hillfort a protected site?
Yes — How Hill large univallate hillfort is part of the Lovely Seat - Stainton Moor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to How Hill large univallate hillfort?
The nearest railway station is Leyburn, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL11 6AE.