Vineyards · North East England
Medieval settlement and open field system at Old Wingate
In or near Deaf Hill.
Medieval settlement and open field system at Old Wingate — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Roger Muggleton — 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
- Horden · 8.0 km
About
Medieval settlement and open field system at Old Wingate 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. human settlement in Wheatley Hill, County Durham, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wingate Quarry SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Durham Coast SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Medieval settlement and open field system at Old Wingate is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site features remnants of a historical agricultural landscape, reflecting medieval land-use practices. Visitors can expect a vineyard setting that combines historical significance with the cultivation of grapes, typical of the region. The area offers a unique glimpse into the agricultural heritage of Scotland, with its open fields and traditional farming methods.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7318, -1.4185
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Wheatley Hill
- Postcode
- TS29 6NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Easington
- Nearest railway station
- Horden — 8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17664930 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Medieval settlement and open field system at Old Wingate?
- Medieval settlement and open field system at Old Wingate is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode TS29 6NU), in the parish of Wheatley Hill.
- What is Medieval settlement and open field system at Old Wingate?
- Medieval settlement and open field system at Old Wingate — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Medieval settlement and open field system at Old Wingate?
- The nearest railway station is Horden, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TS29 6NU.
- Is Medieval settlement and open field system at Old Wingate a protected site?
- Yes — Medieval settlement and open field system at Old Wingate is part of the Wingate Quarry SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Medieval settlement and open field system at Old Wingate?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TS29 6NU. It sits within the Easington parliamentary constituency.