Vineyards · South West England
Promontory fort on Barrow Hill
In or near Oborne.
Promontory fort on Barrow Hill — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
David Smith — 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
- Templecombe · 4.3 km
About
Promontory fort on Barrow Hill 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 Somerset, England, UK
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Place summary
The Promontory fort on Barrow Hill is located in South-East England. This archaeological site features remains of a fortification from the Iron Age, notable for its strategic position overlooking the surrounding landscape. The area is also home to a vineyard, which offers a setting for wine production amidst historical significance. Visitors can expect to explore the vineyard while appreciating the fort's remnants and the natural beauty of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9838, -2.4715
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Milborne Port
- Postcode
- DT9 4PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Nearest railway station
- Templecombe — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17672577 (CC0)
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Oborne
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Windmill Hill
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Frogden Quarry
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Goathill Quarry
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Old St Cuthbert's Church, Oborne
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Holway Hill
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Promontory fort on Barrow Hill?
- Promontory fort on Barrow Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT9 4PW), in the parish of Milborne Port.
- What is Promontory fort on Barrow Hill?
- Promontory fort on Barrow Hill — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Promontory fort on Barrow Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Templecombe, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT9 4PW.
- How do I get to Promontory fort on Barrow Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Templecombe, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT9 4PW.