Vineyards · South West England

Large multivallate hillfort containing two bowl barrows 855m north east of North Eggardon Farm

Large multivallate hillfort containing two bowl barrows 855m north east of North Eggardon Farm — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

The Swallow Tree, Eggardon Hill, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 3676044 — Edmund Shaw — 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: Maiden Newton · 6.7 km

Large multivallate hillfort containing two bowl barrows 855m north east of North Eggardon Farm 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 Dorset, England, UK

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Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Eggardon Hill & Luccas Farm SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Large multivallate hillfort located 855 metres north-east of North Eggardon Farm in South-West England. This archaeological site features two bowl barrows, indicative of its historical significance. The vineyard in the vicinity offers a rural setting for visitors, providing opportunities to explore local viticulture. Expect a range of wine-related activities and scenic views of the surrounding landscape.

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Coordinates: 50.7503, -2.6524
District: Dorset
Parish: Askerswell
Postcode: DT6 3ST
Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
Nearest railway station: Maiden Newton — 6.7 km

Sources

wikidata: Q17650668 (CC0)

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