Vineyards · North East England
Palisaded settlement on Bleakmoor Hill, 700m north west of Biddlestone Townfoot farm
In or near Biddlestone.
Palisaded settlement on Bleakmoor Hill, 700m north west of Biddlestone Townfoot farm — 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
Palisaded settlement on Bleakmoor Hill, 700m north west of Biddlestone Townfoot farm 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
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The palisaded settlement on Bleakmoor Hill is located 700 metres north-west of Biddlestone Townfoot farm in the Scottish Lowlands. This archaeological site features remnants of a historical settlement, marked by defensive wooden palisades. Visitors may find the surrounding vineyard offers a scenic backdrop, contributing to the area's agricultural landscape. The site provides insight into past habitation and land use in this region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3737, -2.0646
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Biddlestone
- Postcode
- NE65 7DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- wikidata: Q17650097 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Palisaded settlement on Bleakmoor Hill, 700m north west of Biddlestone Townfoot farm?
- Palisaded settlement on Bleakmoor Hill, 700m north west of Biddlestone Townfoot farm is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE65 7DT), in the parish of Biddlestone.
- What is Palisaded settlement on Bleakmoor Hill, 700m north west of Biddlestone Townfoot farm?
- Palisaded settlement on Bleakmoor Hill, 700m north west of Biddlestone Townfoot farm — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Palisaded settlement on Bleakmoor Hill, 700m north west of Biddlestone Townfoot farm?
- Drivers can use postcode NE65 7DT.
- Is Palisaded settlement on Bleakmoor Hill, 700m north west of Biddlestone Townfoot farm a protected site?
- Yes — Palisaded settlement on Bleakmoor Hill, 700m north west of Biddlestone Townfoot farm is part of the River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Palisaded settlement on Bleakmoor Hill, 700m north west of Biddlestone Townfoot farm?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE65 7DT. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.