Vineyards · North East England
Multivallate hillfort, 550m north of Callaly Castle
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Multivallate hillfort, 550m north of Callaly Castle — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Russel Wills — 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)
About
Multivallate hillfort, 550m north of Callaly Castle 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. hillfort in Northumberland, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Multivallate hillfort, located 550m north of Callaly Castle in the Scottish Lowlands, is an archaeological site characterised by its multiple earthwork defences. This ancient fortification represents significant historical military architecture. The surrounding area is known for its vineyards, which offer opportunities for wine production in a scenic rural setting. Visitors can expect a landscape that combines historical significance with agricultural activity.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3880, -1.9192
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Callaly
- Postcode
- NE66 4TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- wikidata: Q17651029 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Multivallate hillfort, 550m north of Callaly Castle?
- Multivallate hillfort, 550m north of Callaly Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 4TA), in the parish of Callaly.
- What is Multivallate hillfort, 550m north of Callaly Castle?
- Multivallate hillfort, 550m north of Callaly Castle — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Multivallate hillfort, 550m north of Callaly Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode NE66 4TA.
- Is Multivallate hillfort, 550m north of Callaly Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Multivallate hillfort, 550m north of Callaly Castle is part of the River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Multivallate hillfort, 550m north of Callaly Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 4TA. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.