Vineyards · East Midlands
Markland Grips promontory fort
In or near Whaley.
Markland Grips promontory fort — a UK vineyard in england east midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Jonathan Clitheroe — 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
- Creswell · 1.5 km
About
Markland Grips promontory fort is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england east midlands. 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 Derbyshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hollinhill and Markland Grips SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Markland Grips promontory fort is located in the East Midlands. This site is notable for its archaeological significance, reflecting ancient fortification practices. The area surrounding the fort is also home to a vineyard, where visitors can expect a scenic setting for wine production. The combination of historical interest and viticulture offers a unique experience in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2710, -1.2362
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Bolsover
- Parish
- Elmton with Creswell
- Postcode
- S43 4AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bolsover
- Nearest railway station
- Creswell — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17658162 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Markland Grips promontory fort?
- Markland Grips promontory fort is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S43 4AY), in the parish of Elmton with Creswell.
- What is Markland Grips promontory fort?
- Markland Grips promontory fort — a UK vineyard in england east midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Markland Grips promontory fort?
- The nearest railway station is Creswell, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode S43 4AY.
- Is Markland Grips promontory fort a protected site?
- Yes — Markland Grips promontory fort is part of the Hollinhill and Markland Grips SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Markland Grips promontory fort?
- The nearest railway station is Creswell, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S43 4AY.