Vineyards · South East England

Philpots Camp: a promontory fort and Mesolithic rock shelters 500m north west of Philpots Farm

In or near Ardingly.

Philpots Camp: a promontory fort and Mesolithic rock shelters 500m north west of Philpots Farm — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

High Weald Landscape Trail - geograph.org.uk - 6771734 — N Chadwick — 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: Horsted Keynes · 3.7 km

Philpots Camp: a promontory fort and Mesolithic rock shelters 500m north west of Philpots Farm 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 West Hoathly, Mid Sussex, England, UK

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Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wakehurst & Chiddingly Woods SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Philpots Camp is a promontory fort and Mesolithic rock shelters located 500 metres north-west of Philpots Farm in South-East England. This archaeological site features evidence of ancient human habitation and strategic military use. Visitors can explore the distinctive earthworks and rock formations that characterise the area. The site offers a unique glimpse into prehistoric life and the landscape's historical significance.

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Coordinates: 51.0734, -0.0747
County: West Sussex
District: Mid Sussex
Parish: West Hoathly
Postcode: RH19 4PR
Parliamentary constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield
Nearest railway station: Horsted Keynes — 3.7 km

Sources

wikidata: Q17674185 (CC0)

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