Vineyards · South West England
Pilsdon Pen hillfort and associated remains
In or near Marshwood.
Pilsdon Pen hillfort and associated remains — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Stephen McKay — 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
- Crewkerne · 8.3 km
About
Pilsdon Pen hillfort and associated remains is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england south 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 Dorset, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pilsdon Pen hillfort and associated remains is located in South-West England. This site features an Iron Age hillfort, notable for its earthworks and significant archaeological remains. The area is also known for its vineyard, which offers a setting for wine production amidst historical landscapes. Visitors can expect a combination of natural beauty and cultural heritage in this region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8081, -2.8349
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Broadwindsor
- Postcode
- DT6 5NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Crewkerne — 8.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17675124 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pilsdon Pen hillfort and associated remains?
- Pilsdon Pen hillfort and associated remains is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT6 5NX), in the parish of Broadwindsor.
- What is Pilsdon Pen hillfort and associated remains?
- Pilsdon Pen hillfort and associated remains — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Pilsdon Pen hillfort and associated remains?
- The nearest railway station is Crewkerne, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT6 5NX.
- Is Pilsdon Pen hillfort and associated remains a protected site?
- Yes — Pilsdon Pen hillfort and associated remains is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Pilsdon Pen hillfort and associated remains?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT6 5NX. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.