Vineyards Β· South Wales
Penhow, Hillfort/Defended Enclosure
In or near Caerwent.
Penhow, Hillfort/Defended Enclosure β a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Ruth Sharville β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 hβ2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (AugβOct)
- Nearest railway station
- Severn Tunnel Junction Β· 4.8 km
About
Penhow, Hillfort/Defended Enclosure is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in wales south. 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 Penhow, Casnewydd
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Penhow, Hillfort/Defended Enclosure is located in South Wales. This historical site features remnants of a hillfort, indicative of its strategic significance in ancient times. The surrounding area includes a vineyard, where visitors can expect to find wine production set against a backdrop of rolling landscapes. The combination of history and viticulture offers a unique setting for exploration and appreciation of local heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6101, -2.8326
- District
- Newport
- Parish
- Penhow
- Postcode
- NP26 3BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport East
- Nearest railway station
- Severn Tunnel Junction β 4.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q125487795 (CC0)
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π· 5Mountains & hills Β· South Wales
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π· 3Restaurants Β· South Wales
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penhow, Hillfort/Defended Enclosure?
- Penhow, Hillfort/Defended Enclosure is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP26 3BD), in the parish of Penhow.
- What is Penhow, Hillfort/Defended Enclosure?
- Penhow, Hillfort/Defended Enclosure β a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Penhow, Hillfort/Defended Enclosure?
- The nearest railway station is Severn Tunnel Junction, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP26 3BD.
- Is Penhow, Hillfort/Defended Enclosure a protected site?
- Yes β Penhow, Hillfort/Defended Enclosure is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Penhow, Hillfort/Defended Enclosure?
- The nearest railway station is Severn Tunnel Junction, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP26 3BD.