Vineyards · South East England
Medieval settlement site on eastern side of Saxon Down
In or near Rodmell.
Medieval settlement site on eastern side of Saxon Down — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Robert Lamb — 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
- Glynde · 2.2 km
About
Medieval settlement site on eastern side of Saxon Down 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 Glynde, Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lewes Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Medieval settlement site on the eastern side of Saxon Down is located in South-East England. This vineyard offers visitors a chance to explore the historical context of the area while enjoying the surrounding landscape. Guests can expect a tranquil setting, ideal for sampling wines produced from local grapes. The site reflects the region's agricultural heritage and provides insight into the historical significance of viticulture in this part of England.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8762, 0.0543
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Lewes
- Parish
- Ringmer
- Postcode
- BN8 5UH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewes
- Nearest railway station
- Glynde — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17643020 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Medieval settlement site on eastern side of Saxon Down?
- Medieval settlement site on eastern side of Saxon Down is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN8 5UH), in the parish of Ringmer.
- What is Medieval settlement site on eastern side of Saxon Down?
- Medieval settlement site on eastern side of Saxon Down — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Medieval settlement site on eastern side of Saxon Down?
- The nearest railway station is Glynde, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN8 5UH.
- Is Medieval settlement site on eastern side of Saxon Down a protected site?
- Yes — Medieval settlement site on eastern side of Saxon Down is part of the Lewes Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Medieval settlement site on eastern side of Saxon Down?
- The nearest railway station is Glynde, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN8 5UH.