Vineyards · South West England
Iron Age promontory fort known as Oldaport Camp
In or near Kingston.
Iron Age promontory fort known as Oldaport Camp — a UK vineyard in england south west, 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
- Ivybridge · 7.4 km
About
Iron Age promontory fort known as Oldaport Camp 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. hillfort in Devon, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Erme Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Oldaport Camp is an Iron Age promontory fort located in South-West England. This historical site provides a unique backdrop for a vineyard, where visitors can explore the surrounding landscape while sampling local wines. The vineyard typically offers tours and tastings, allowing guests to learn about wine production in this historically significant setting. The combination of ancient earthworks and viticulture presents an interesting contrast for those interested in both history and wine.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3277, -3.9228
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Modbury
- Postcode
- PL21 0TG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Ivybridge — 7.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17675239 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Iron Age promontory fort known as Oldaport Camp?
- Iron Age promontory fort known as Oldaport Camp is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL21 0TG), in the parish of Modbury.
- What is Iron Age promontory fort known as Oldaport Camp?
- Iron Age promontory fort known as Oldaport Camp — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Iron Age promontory fort known as Oldaport Camp?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL21 0TG.
- Is Iron Age promontory fort known as Oldaport Camp a protected site?
- Yes — Iron Age promontory fort known as Oldaport Camp is part of the Erme Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Iron Age promontory fort known as Oldaport Camp?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL21 0TG.