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.

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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
- 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
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Downholme
- Postcode
- DL11 6AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Nearest railway station
- Leyburn — 7.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17676302 (CC0)
Other places nearby

Downholme
Villages · 0.6 km

Downholme Viewing Point
Viewpoints · 1.3 km

Stainton
Villages · 1.3 km

Seat How
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km

Stainton, west North Yorkshire
Other places · 1.4 km

Hutton’s Monument
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km

Hutton’s Monument
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
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Walburn Hall
Historic houses · 2.3 km
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Walburn Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.3 km

Marske Hall
Historic houses · 2.4 km

Medieval settlement and field system at Walburn Hall
Vineyards · 2.4 km

Marske Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.5 km
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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.