Vineyards · South West England
Kerbed platform cairn on Salakee Down, 190m north west of the Giant's Castle cliff castle, St Mary's
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Kerbed platform cairn on Salakee Down, 190m north west of the Giant's Castle cliff castle, St Mary's — 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)
About
Kerbed platform cairn on Salakee Down, 190m north west of the Giant's Castle cliff castle, St Mary's 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. promontory fort in St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isles Of Scilly
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The kerbed platform cairn on Salakee Down is located 190 metres north-west of the Giant's Castle cliff castle in St Mary's, South-West England. This archaeological site is a notable example of a prehistoric burial monument, reflecting the region's ancient history. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which is characterised by rugged terrain and coastal views. The site is part of a broader historical context, making it a point of interest for those studying ancient cultures in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 49.9131, -6.2874
- District
- Isles of Scilly
- Parish
- St Mary's
- Postcode
- TR21 0NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
Sources
- wikidata: Q17675684 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kerbed platform cairn on Salakee Down, 190m north west of the Giant's Castle cliff castle, St Mary's?
- Kerbed platform cairn on Salakee Down, 190m north west of the Giant's Castle cliff castle, St Mary's is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR21 0NG), in the parish of St Mary's.
- What is Kerbed platform cairn on Salakee Down, 190m north west of the Giant's Castle cliff castle, St Mary's?
- Kerbed platform cairn on Salakee Down, 190m north west of the Giant's Castle cliff castle, St Mary's — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Kerbed platform cairn on Salakee Down, 190m north west of the Giant's Castle cliff castle, St Mary's?
- Drivers can use postcode TR21 0NG.
- Is Kerbed platform cairn on Salakee Down, 190m north west of the Giant's Castle cliff castle, St Mary's a protected site?
- Yes — Kerbed platform cairn on Salakee Down, 190m north west of the Giant's Castle cliff castle, St Mary's is part of the Isles Of Scilly National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Kerbed platform cairn on Salakee Down, 190m north west of the Giant's Castle cliff castle, St Mary's?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR21 0NG. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.