Vineyards · South West England
Medieval settlement at West Ringstead
In or near Owermoigne.
Medieval settlement at West Ringstead — a UK vineyard in england south east, 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
- Weymouth Bay Miniature Railway · 6.3 km
About
Medieval settlement at West Ringstead is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england south east. 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 Osmington, Dorset, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dorset Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Medieval settlement at West Ringstead is located in South-East England. This site features remnants of a historical settlement from the medieval period. The area is also home to a vineyard, which offers a unique opportunity to explore wine production in a historical context. Visitors can expect to engage with the landscape and learn about the intersection of agriculture and history in this region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6339, -2.3568
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Osmington
- Postcode
- DT2 8NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth Bay Miniature Railway — 6.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17675111 (CC0)
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RAF Ringstead Radar defence
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Spring Bottom Hill
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Ringstead Beach
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Ringstead Bay
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Osmington Holiday Park
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Streamside
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Osmington Mills
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Medieval settlement at West Ringstead?
- Medieval settlement at West Ringstead is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 8NF), in the parish of Osmington.
- What is Medieval settlement at West Ringstead?
- Medieval settlement at West Ringstead — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Medieval settlement at West Ringstead?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth Bay Miniature Railway, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 8NF.
- Is Medieval settlement at West Ringstead a protected site?
- Yes — Medieval settlement at West Ringstead is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Medieval settlement at West Ringstead?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth Bay Miniature Railway, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 8NF.