Vineyards · South West England
Large univallate hillfort in Bishop's Wood
In or near Truro.
Large univallate hillfort in Bishop's Wood — 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
- Truro · 4.0 km
About
Large univallate hillfort in Bishop's Wood 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 Cornwall, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Carrick Heaths SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Large univallate hillfort in Bishop's Wood is located in South-West England. This historical site features a single bank and ditch structure, characteristic of such fortifications. The surrounding vineyard offers a picturesque setting, where visitors can expect to sample local wines and enjoy the scenic landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2985, -5.0495
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Clement
- Postcode
- TR4 9AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Truro — 4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17674495 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Large univallate hillfort in Bishop's Wood?
- Large univallate hillfort in Bishop's Wood is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR4 9AA), in the parish of St. Clement.
- What is Large univallate hillfort in Bishop's Wood?
- Large univallate hillfort in Bishop's Wood — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Large univallate hillfort in Bishop's Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Truro, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR4 9AA.
- Is Large univallate hillfort in Bishop's Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Large univallate hillfort in Bishop's Wood is part of the Carrick Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Large univallate hillfort in Bishop's Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Truro, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR4 9AA.