Vineyards · North East England
Iron Age defended settlement 740m south east of South Middleton
In or near Chillingham.
Iron Age defended settlement 740m south east of South Middleton — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Russel Wills — 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)
About
Iron Age defended settlement 740m south east of South Middleton is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in scotland central. 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 Northumberland, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Iron Age defended settlement, located 740 metres southeast of South Middleton in central Scotland, represents a significant archaeological site from the Iron Age period. The area features remnants of ancient fortifications indicative of early settlement patterns. Nearby, a vineyard offers a contrasting landscape, allowing visitors to experience both historical and agricultural elements of the region. The vineyard typically provides a scenic setting for wine production, with opportunities for tastings and tours.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5014, -1.9939
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Ilderton
- Postcode
- NE66 4YE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- wikidata: Q17663966 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Iron Age defended settlement 740m south east of South Middleton?
- Iron Age defended settlement 740m south east of South Middleton is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 4YE), in the parish of Ilderton.
- What is Iron Age defended settlement 740m south east of South Middleton?
- Iron Age defended settlement 740m south east of South Middleton — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Iron Age defended settlement 740m south east of South Middleton?
- Drivers can use postcode NE66 4YE.
- Is Iron Age defended settlement 740m south east of South Middleton a protected site?
- Yes — Iron Age defended settlement 740m south east of South Middleton is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Iron Age defended settlement 740m south east of South Middleton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 4YE. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.