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The Great Britain Guide

Vineyards Β· South West England

Medieval settlement of Sheldon

In or near Grittleton.

Medieval settlement of Sheldon β€” a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Track to stone cottage - geograph.org.uk - 285604

Chris Henley β€” 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
Chippenham Β· 3.7 km

About

Medieval settlement of Sheldon 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 Chippenham Without, Wiltshire, England, UK

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Medieval settlement of Sheldon is located in South-East England and is known for its vineyard. This site reflects the historical agricultural practices of the region, with a focus on viticulture. Visitors can expect a serene setting where wine production is integral to the local landscape. The vineyard contributes to the area's cultural heritage and offers insight into the historical significance of wine cultivation in Britain.

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Coordinates
51.4658, -2.1687
District
Wiltshire
Parish
Chippenham Without
Postcode
SN14 0RG
Parliamentary constituency
South Cotswolds
Nearest railway station
Chippenham β€” 3.7 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Sheldon ManorπŸ“· 4

Stately homes Β· South West England

Sheldon Manor

Sheldon Manor β€” Grade I listed manor house in Chippenham Without, United Kingdom.

Grade IπŸ‘Ά
Chapel at Sheldon ManorπŸ“· 2

Chapels Β· South West England

Chapel at Sheldon Manor

Chapel at Sheldon Manor β€” chapel in Chippenham Without, Wiltshire, England, UK.

Free
Lanhill Long Barrow - geograph.org.uk - 8145061πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Lan Hill

Lan Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 129 m.

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Lanhill Long Barrow - geograph.org.uk - 8145061πŸ“· 5

Archaeological sites Β· South West England

Lanhill Barrow

Lanhill Barrow β€” archaeological in england south east. Operated by he.

Lanhill BarrowπŸ“· 5

Hill forts Β· South West England

Lanhill Barrow

Lanhill Barrow β€” long barrow 300m south of Sparrow Farm.

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Electricity near Chippenham - geograph.org.uk - 7683884πŸ“· 5

Wildlife reserves Β· South West England

Vincients Wood

Vincients Wood β€” nature reserve in Wiltshire, England, UK.

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Where to eat & stay near Medieval settlement of Sheldon

Places to stay

Kington Langley Telephone Exchange - geograph.org.uk - 6188250πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Plough Lane Caravan Site

Plough Lane Caravan Site β€” a caravan park in england south east.

β†— ploughlane.co.uk
Stitch Express - geograph.org.uk - 8252504πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· South West England

The Angel

The Angel β€” a hotel in england south east.

β†— angelhotelchippenham.co.uk
The monument in Market Square, Chippenham - geograph.org.uk - 4925746πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

The Bear

The Bear β€” a hotel in england south east.

The Methuen Arms - geograph.org.uk - 3907194πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

Methuen Arms

Methuen Arms β€” a hotel in england south east.

β†— themethuenarms.com
Phonebooth in Castle CombeπŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

The Castle Inn

The Castle Inn β€” a hotel in england south east.

Suchen nach einem Bier-Keller - geograph.org.uk - 3623640πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· South West England

At the Sign of the Angel

At the Sign of the Angel β€” a hotel in england south east.

Places to eat & drink

Refurbishment in progress - geograph.org.uk - 5365406πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Pheasant Public House

The Pheasant Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Crusty sign - geograph.org.uk - 2827087πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Cross Keys Inn

The Cross Keys Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Old Road Tavern - geograph.org.uk - 3276584πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Old Road Tavern

Old Road Tavern in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— devizine.com
The A4 passes through Corsham - geograph.org.uk - 7683453πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Hare And Hounds

The Hare And Hounds in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— hareandhoundsbath.com
Old house on The Causeway, Chippenham - geograph.org.uk - 4921031πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Three Crowns Public House

The Three Crowns Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

A sad sight - geograph.org.uk - 4105335πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Pack Horse And Attached Stable Block

The Pack Horse And Attached Stable Block in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— thewrennreport.co.uk

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Fields near Semley - geograph.org.uk - 2175748πŸ“· 5

Vineyards Β· South West England

Castle Rings

Castle Rings β€” a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Through a Field on The Cotswold Way - geograph.org.uk - 5430017πŸ“· 5

Vineyards Β· South West England

Large univallate hillfort with a bowl barrow and pillow mounds 970m west of The Bungalow

Large univallate hillfort with a bowl barrow and pillow mounds 970m west of The Bungalow β€” a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Hillfort on Banbury Hill

Vineyards Β· South West England

Hillfort on Banbury Hill

Hillfort on Banbury Hill β€” a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Cley Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6943310πŸ“· 5

Vineyards Β· South West England

Hillfort, two bowl barrows, medieval strip lynchets and a cross dyke on Cley Hill

Hillfort, two bowl barrows, medieval strip lynchets and a cross dyke on Cley Hill β€” a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Medieval settlement of Sheldon?
Medieval settlement of Sheldon is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN14 0RG), in the parish of Chippenham Without.
What is Medieval settlement of Sheldon?
Medieval settlement of Sheldon β€” a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
How do I get to Medieval settlement of Sheldon?
The nearest railway station is Chippenham, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN14 0RG.
Is Medieval settlement of Sheldon a protected site?
Yes β€” Medieval settlement of Sheldon is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Medieval settlement of Sheldon?
The nearest railway station is Chippenham, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN14 0RG.