Vineyards · West Midlands
Pontesford Hill Camp: a small multivallate hillfort
Pontesford Hill Camp: a small multivallate hillfort — a UK vineyard in wales mid, 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)
About
Pontesford Hill Camp: a small multivallate hillfort is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in wales mid. 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 Shropshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Earl's Hill & Habberley Valley SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: STIPERSTONES LANDSCAPE
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pontesford Hill Camp is a small multivallate hillfort located in Mid Wales. This archaeological site features multiple earthworks typical of hillforts, indicating its historical significance. The surrounding area is also known for its vineyards, where visitors can expect to find a selection of wine production facilities set amidst the scenic landscape. The combination of historical and agricultural elements offers a unique experience in this region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6445, -2.8755
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Pontesbury
- Postcode
- SY5 0UH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Shrewsbury
Sources
- wikidata: Q17664488 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pontesford Hill Camp: a small multivallate hillfort?
- Pontesford Hill Camp: a small multivallate hillfort is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY5 0UH), in the parish of Pontesbury.
- What is Pontesford Hill Camp: a small multivallate hillfort?
- Pontesford Hill Camp: a small multivallate hillfort — a UK vineyard in wales mid, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Pontesford Hill Camp: a small multivallate hillfort?
- Drivers can use postcode SY5 0UH.
- Is Pontesford Hill Camp: a small multivallate hillfort a protected site?
- Yes — Pontesford Hill Camp: a small multivallate hillfort is part of the Earl's Hill & Habberley Valley SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the STIPERSTONES LANDSCAPE National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Pontesford Hill Camp: a small multivallate hillfort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY5 0UH. It sits within the Shrewsbury parliamentary constituency.