Vineyards · Mid Wales
Promontory fort on Dorstone Hill
In or near Staunton on Wye.
Promontory fort on Dorstone Hill — a UK vineyard in wales mid, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Fabian Musto — 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)
About
Promontory fort on Dorstone Hill 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 Herefordshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Promontory Fort on Dorstone Hill is an archaeological site located in Mid Wales. This ancient fortification is notable for its strategic position on a hilltop, offering views of the surrounding landscape. The site reflects the area's historical significance, although specific details about its era or construction are not provided. Visitors to the region can also explore nearby vineyards, which enhance the local agricultural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0737, -2.9832
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Dorstone
- Postcode
- HR3 6AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q17678757 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Promontory fort on Dorstone Hill?
- Promontory fort on Dorstone Hill is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR3 6AT), in the parish of Dorstone.
- What is Promontory fort on Dorstone Hill?
- Promontory fort on Dorstone Hill — a UK vineyard in wales mid, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Promontory fort on Dorstone Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode HR3 6AT.
- Is Promontory fort on Dorstone Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Promontory fort on Dorstone Hill is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Promontory fort on Dorstone Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR3 6AT. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.