Vineyards · South West England
Medieval settlement on Ford Waste
In or near Cornwood.
Medieval settlement on Ford Waste — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Guy Wareham — 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
- Ivybridge · 6.3 km
About
Medieval settlement on Ford Waste is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england south west. 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 Cornwood, South Hams, Devon, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dartmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Medieval settlement on Ford Waste is located in South-West England and features a vineyard. This site reflects the agricultural practices of the medieval period, highlighting the historical significance of viticulture in the region. Visitors can expect a vineyard setting that may include opportunities for wine tasting and an insight into traditional grape-growing methods. The landscape is likely to be characterised by rolling hills and fertile land, typical of South-West England’s wine-producing areas.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4373, -3.9622
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Cornwood
- Postcode
- PL21 9RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Ivybridge — 6.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17641154 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Medieval settlement on Ford Waste?
- Medieval settlement on Ford Waste is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL21 9RF), in the parish of Cornwood.
- What is Medieval settlement on Ford Waste?
- Medieval settlement on Ford Waste — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Medieval settlement on Ford Waste?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL21 9RF.
- Is Medieval settlement on Ford Waste a protected site?
- Yes — Medieval settlement on Ford Waste is part of the South Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Medieval settlement on Ford Waste?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL21 9RF.