Vineyards · North West England
Palisaded hilltop enclosure, a slight univallate hillfort, and a dewpond at Skelmore Heads, 280m east of Woodside Farm
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Palisaded hilltop enclosure, a slight univallate hillfort, and a dewpond at Skelmore Heads, 280m east of Woodside Farm — a UK vineyard in england north west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Ulverston · 2.9 km
About
Palisaded hilltop enclosure, a slight univallate hillfort, and a dewpond at Skelmore Heads, 280m east of Woodside Farm is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england north 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. hillfort in Cumbria, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Palisaded hilltop enclosure, a slight univallate hillfort, and a dewpond at Skelmore Heads is located 280m east of Woodside Farm in North-West England. The site features archaeological remains indicative of ancient settlement patterns. The nearby vineyard offers a scenic setting for wine production, allowing visitors to explore the landscape while sampling local varieties. The combination of historical significance and agricultural practice provides a unique glimpse into the region's past and present.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1672, -3.1129
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Urswick
- Postcode
- LA12 0SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Ulverston — 2.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17672013 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Palisaded hilltop enclosure, a slight univallate hillfort, and a dewpond at Skelmore Heads, 280m east of Woodside Farm?
- Palisaded hilltop enclosure, a slight univallate hillfort, and a dewpond at Skelmore Heads, 280m east of Woodside Farm is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 0SR), in the parish of Urswick.
- What is Palisaded hilltop enclosure, a slight univallate hillfort, and a dewpond at Skelmore Heads, 280m east of Woodside Farm?
- Palisaded hilltop enclosure, a slight univallate hillfort, and a dewpond at Skelmore Heads, 280m east of Woodside Farm — a UK vineyard in england north west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Palisaded hilltop enclosure, a slight univallate hillfort, and a dewpond at Skelmore Heads, 280m east of Woodside Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Ulverston, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA12 0SR.
- Is Palisaded hilltop enclosure, a slight univallate hillfort, and a dewpond at Skelmore Heads, 280m east of Woodside Farm a protected site?
- Yes — Palisaded hilltop enclosure, a slight univallate hillfort, and a dewpond at Skelmore Heads, 280m east of Woodside Farm is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Palisaded hilltop enclosure, a slight univallate hillfort, and a dewpond at Skelmore Heads, 280m east of Woodside Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Ulverston, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 0SR.