Vineyards · North East England
Multivallate hillfort, at Fenton Hill
In or near Milfield.
Multivallate hillfort, at Fenton Hill — a UK vineyard in scotland central, 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw · 5.4 km
About
Multivallate hillfort, at Fenton Hill is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in scotland central. 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: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Multivallate hillfort at Fenton Hill is located in central Scotland. This archaeological site is characterised by its multiple enclosing earthworks, indicative of its historical significance. The fort is an important example of prehistoric fortifications in the region. Visitors can explore the surrounding vineyard, which offers a unique setting to enjoy local produce while taking in the historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6123, -2.0343
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Doddington
- Postcode
- NE71 6JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw — 5.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17643558 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Multivallate hillfort, at Fenton Hill?
- Multivallate hillfort, at Fenton Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6JJ), in the parish of Doddington.
- What is Multivallate hillfort, at Fenton Hill?
- Multivallate hillfort, at Fenton Hill — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Multivallate hillfort, at Fenton Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE71 6JJ.
- Is Multivallate hillfort, at Fenton Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Multivallate hillfort, at Fenton Hill is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Multivallate hillfort, at Fenton Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6JJ.