Vineyards · South Wales
Lancaut promontory fort
In or near St Briavels.
Lancaut promontory fort — a UK vineyard in wales south, 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
- Chepstow · 3.1 km
About
Lancaut promontory fort is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in wales south. 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 Gloucestershire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lower Wye Gorge SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lancaut promontory fort is a historical site located in South Wales. It is recognised for its archaeological significance, representing a defensive structure from the Iron Age. The site is surrounded by a vineyard, which adds to the local landscape and offers visitors a chance to explore wine production in the area. The combination of historical and agricultural elements provides an interesting context for those interested in the region's heritage and industry.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6672, -2.6645
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Tidenham
- Postcode
- NP16 7JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17643564 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lancaut promontory fort?
- Lancaut promontory fort is in Gloucestershire, South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 7JB), in the parish of Tidenham.
- What is Lancaut promontory fort?
- Lancaut promontory fort — a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Lancaut promontory fort?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP16 7JB.
- Is Lancaut promontory fort a protected site?
- Yes — Lancaut promontory fort is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Lancaut promontory fort?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 7JB.