Vineyards · North East England
Iron Age enclosure on Whittle Hill
In or near Meldon.
Iron Age enclosure on Whittle Hill — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Morpeth · 8.2 km
About
Iron Age enclosure on Whittle Hill is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in scotland lowlands. 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: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Iron Age enclosure on Whittle Hill is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This archaeological site features remnants of a prehistoric settlement, indicative of early human habitation in the region. Visitors to the area can also explore the nearby vineyard, which offers a scenic setting for wine production amidst the historical landscape. The vineyard typically provides tastings and tours, allowing guests to sample local wines while enjoying views of the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1662, -1.8126
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Hartburn
- Postcode
- NE61 3SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Morpeth — 8.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17643122 (CC0)
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Hartburn War Memorial
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Meldon War Memorial
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Iron Age enclosure on Whittle Hill?
- Iron Age enclosure on Whittle Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE61 3SL), in the parish of Hartburn.
- What is Iron Age enclosure on Whittle Hill?
- Iron Age enclosure on Whittle Hill — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Iron Age enclosure on Whittle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Morpeth, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE61 3SL.
- Is Iron Age enclosure on Whittle Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Iron Age enclosure on Whittle Hill is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Iron Age enclosure on Whittle Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE61 3SL. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.