Vineyards · South East England
Promontory defined by an Iron Age linear earthwork, St Andrew's Castle and additional remains on Hamble Common
In or near Hamble-le-Rice.
Promontory defined by an Iron Age linear earthwork, St Andrew's Castle and additional remains on Hamble Common — a UK vineyard in england south east, 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Hamble · 2.2 km
About
Promontory defined by an Iron Age linear earthwork, St Andrew's Castle and additional remains on Hamble Common 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 Hampshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hythe to Calshot Marshes SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lee-on-The Solent to Itchen Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Solent & Southampton Water
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The site features a promontory defined by an Iron Age linear earthwork, alongside St Andrew's Castle and additional remains located on Hamble Common in South-East England. The vineyard offers a scenic setting for visitors, who can expect a range of locally produced wines. The area combines historical significance with viticulture, making it an intriguing destination for those interested in both archaeology and wine.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8526, -1.3178
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Eastleigh
- Parish
- Hamble-le-Rice
- Postcode
- SO31 4QG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hamble Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Hamble — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17644906 (CC0)
Other places nearby
St Andrew's Castle
Castles · 0.1 km
Hamble Common Camp
Hill forts · 0.1 km
St Andrews Castle
Castles · 0.3 km
BP Hamble Terminal
Piers · 0.6 km
Hamble Lifeboat Station
Gardens · 0.6 km
Hamble-le-Rice War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
The Victory Inn
Historic pubs · 0.7 km
Air Transport Auxillary Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
A
Piers · 0.9 km
Hamble-le-Rice
Towns & cities · 0.9 km
C
Piers · 1.0 km
E
Piers · 1.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Promontory defined by an Iron Age linear earthwork, St Andrew's Castle and additional remains on Hamble Common?
- Promontory defined by an Iron Age linear earthwork, St Andrew's Castle and additional remains on Hamble Common is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO31 4QG), in the parish of Hamble-le-Rice.
- What is Promontory defined by an Iron Age linear earthwork, St Andrew's Castle and additional remains on Hamble Common?
- Promontory defined by an Iron Age linear earthwork, St Andrew's Castle and additional remains on Hamble Common — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Promontory defined by an Iron Age linear earthwork, St Andrew's Castle and additional remains on Hamble Common?
- The nearest railway station is Hamble, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO31 4QG.
- Is Promontory defined by an Iron Age linear earthwork, St Andrew's Castle and additional remains on Hamble Common a protected site?
- Yes — Promontory defined by an Iron Age linear earthwork, St Andrew's Castle and additional remains on Hamble Common is part of the Hythe to Calshot Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Lee-on-The Solent to Itchen Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Promontory defined by an Iron Age linear earthwork, St Andrew's Castle and additional remains on Hamble Common?
- The nearest railway station is Hamble, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO31 4QG.