Vineyards · North West England
Maiden Castle univallate prehistoric defended enclosure
In or near Penruddock.
Maiden Castle univallate prehistoric defended enclosure — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Michael Graham — 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
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 8.2 km
About
Maiden Castle univallate prehistoric defended enclosure is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in scotland lowlands. 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 Cumbria, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Maiden Castle is a univallate prehistoric defended enclosure located in the Scottish Lowlands. This archaeological site features a single bank and ditch system, indicative of ancient defensive strategies. Visitors to the region can explore the surrounding vineyard, which offers a picturesque setting for wine tasting and vineyard tours within the historical landscape. The area combines natural beauty with significant historical interest.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6113, -2.8512
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Matterdale
- Postcode
- CA11 0LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 8.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17650595 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maiden Castle univallate prehistoric defended enclosure?
- Maiden Castle univallate prehistoric defended enclosure is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0LT), in the parish of Matterdale.
- What is Maiden Castle univallate prehistoric defended enclosure?
- Maiden Castle univallate prehistoric defended enclosure — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Maiden Castle univallate prehistoric defended enclosure?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0LT.
- Is Maiden Castle univallate prehistoric defended enclosure a protected site?
- Yes — Maiden Castle univallate prehistoric defended enclosure is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Maiden Castle univallate prehistoric defended enclosure?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0LT. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.