Vineyards · South East England
Oliver's Battery: a hillfort on Abbotstone Down near Alresford
In or near Swarraton.
Oliver's Battery: a hillfort on Abbotstone Down near Alresford — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Chris Wimbush — 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
- Alresford · 3.8 km
About
Oliver's Battery: a hillfort on Abbotstone Down near Alresford 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. hillfort in Hampshire, England, UK
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Place summary
Oliver's Battery is a hillfort located on Abbotstone Down near Alresford in South-East England. This site is notable for its historical significance as a prehistoric fortification. The surrounding area features a vineyard, offering visitors a chance to explore wine production in a scenic rural setting. Expect a tranquil atmosphere complemented by the natural landscape typical of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1222, -1.1665
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Northington
- Postcode
- SO24 9UD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Nearest railway station
- Alresford — 3.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17649841 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oliver's Battery: a hillfort on Abbotstone Down near Alresford?
- Oliver's Battery: a hillfort on Abbotstone Down near Alresford is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO24 9UD), in the parish of Northington.
- What is Oliver's Battery: a hillfort on Abbotstone Down near Alresford?
- Oliver's Battery: a hillfort on Abbotstone Down near Alresford — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Oliver's Battery: a hillfort on Abbotstone Down near Alresford?
- The nearest railway station is Alresford, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO24 9UD.
- How do I get to Oliver's Battery: a hillfort on Abbotstone Down near Alresford?
- The nearest railway station is Alresford, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO24 9UD.