Vineyards · North East England
Promontory fort, 420m east of Shipleymoor
In or near Alnwick town walls.
Promontory fort, 420m east of Shipleymoor — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Russel Wills — 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
- Lionheart · 8.2 km
About
Promontory fort, 420m east of Shipleymoor is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in scotland lowlands. 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 Northumberland, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Promontory fort, located 420m east of Shipleymoor in the Scottish Lowlands, is an archaeological site of historical significance. This area features remnants of ancient fortifications, indicative of early settlement strategies. The surrounding vineyard offers a scenic setting, allowing visitors to explore the landscape while enjoying local produce. The site provides insight into the region's heritage and agricultural practices.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4529, -1.7812
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Eglingham
- Postcode
- NE66 2LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Lionheart — 8.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17673461 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Promontory fort, 420m east of Shipleymoor?
- Promontory fort, 420m east of Shipleymoor is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 2LT), in the parish of Eglingham.
- What is Promontory fort, 420m east of Shipleymoor?
- Promontory fort, 420m east of Shipleymoor — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Promontory fort, 420m east of Shipleymoor?
- The nearest railway station is Lionheart, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE66 2LT.
- Is Promontory fort, 420m east of Shipleymoor a protected site?
- Yes — Promontory fort, 420m east of Shipleymoor is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Promontory fort, 420m east of Shipleymoor?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 2LT. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.