Vineyards · South West England
Iron Age settlement on Cow Down, 990m north west of Haycombe Hill Farm
In or near Brixton Deverill.
Iron Age settlement on Cow Down, 990m north west of Haycombe Hill Farm — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Maurice Pullin — 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
- Warminster · 4.9 km
About
Iron Age settlement on Cow Down, 990m north west of Haycombe Hill Farm is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england south east. 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. archaeological site in Longbridge Deverill, Wiltshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Iron Age settlement on Cow Down is located 990 metres north-west of Haycombe Hill Farm in South-East England. This archaeological site provides insight into the life and culture of Iron Age communities. The area is characterised by its historical significance and landscape. Nearby, visitors can find a vineyard, which offers wine production and tasting experiences in a rural setting.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1637, -2.1627
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Sutton Veny
- Postcode
- BA12 7AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Warminster — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17669265 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Iron Age settlement on Cow Down, 990m north west of Haycombe Hill Farm?
- Iron Age settlement on Cow Down, 990m north west of Haycombe Hill Farm is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12 7AJ), in the parish of Sutton Veny.
- What is Iron Age settlement on Cow Down, 990m north west of Haycombe Hill Farm?
- Iron Age settlement on Cow Down, 990m north west of Haycombe Hill Farm — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Iron Age settlement on Cow Down, 990m north west of Haycombe Hill Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Warminster, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA12 7AJ.
- Is Iron Age settlement on Cow Down, 990m north west of Haycombe Hill Farm a protected site?
- Yes — Iron Age settlement on Cow Down, 990m north west of Haycombe Hill Farm is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Iron Age settlement on Cow Down, 990m north west of Haycombe Hill Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Warminster, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12 7AJ.