Vineyards · South West England
Promontory fort on Seaton Down
In or near Axmouth.
Promontory fort on Seaton Down — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Roger Cornfoot — 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
- Much Natter · 2.8 km
About
Promontory fort on Seaton Down is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england south west. 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 Devon, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Promontory fort on Seaton Down is located in South-West England. This archaeological site features earthworks that date back to the Iron Age. It is an example of ancient defensive architecture, offering insight into early settlement patterns. The surrounding area is also home to a vineyard, where visitors can expect a tranquil setting and the opportunity to sample local wines.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7212, -3.0865
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Seaton
- Postcode
- EX12 2TF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17675769 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Promontory fort on Seaton Down?
- Promontory fort on Seaton Down is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX12 2TF), in the parish of Seaton.
- What is Promontory fort on Seaton Down?
- Promontory fort on Seaton Down — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Promontory fort on Seaton Down?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX12 2TF.
- Is Promontory fort on Seaton Down a protected site?
- Yes — Promontory fort on Seaton Down is part of the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Promontory fort on Seaton Down?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX12 2TF.