Vineyards · East Midlands
Promontory fort on Combs Edge
In or near Dove Holes.
Promontory fort on Combs Edge — a UK vineyard in england east midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Neil Theasby — 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
- Chapel-en-le-Frith · 1.1 km
About
Promontory fort on Combs Edge is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england east midlands. 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 Derbyshire, England, UK
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Place summary
The Promontory Fort on Combs Edge is an archaeological site located in the East Midlands. This site features the remains of a hillfort, indicative of Iron Age defensive structures. Its strategic position offers commanding views of the surrounding landscape, making it a notable example of ancient fortifications in the region. Visitors will find the site set within a vineyard, which adds to the local agricultural character.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3027, -1.9210
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- High Peak
- Parish
- Chapel-en-le-Frith
- Postcode
- SK23 9UX
- Parliamentary constituency
- High Peak
- Nearest railway station
- Chapel-en-le-Frith — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17649298 (CC0)
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Museums · 2.2 km
Cowlow Pot
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Promontory fort on Combs Edge?
- Promontory fort on Combs Edge is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK23 9UX), in the parish of Chapel-en-le-Frith.
- What is Promontory fort on Combs Edge?
- Promontory fort on Combs Edge — a UK vineyard in england east midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Promontory fort on Combs Edge?
- The nearest railway station is Chapel-en-le-Frith, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK23 9UX.
- How do I get to Promontory fort on Combs Edge?
- The nearest railway station is Chapel-en-le-Frith, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK23 9UX.