Vineyards · South East England
Rampart and ditch of an unfinished promontory fort on Chillerton Down, known as `Five Barrows'
In or near Carisbrooke.
Rampart and ditch of an unfinished promontory fort on Chillerton Down, known as `Five Barrows' — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Paul Coueslant — 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
- Wootton · 9.3 km
About
Rampart and ditch of an unfinished promontory fort on Chillerton Down, known as `Five Barrows' 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 Isle of Wight, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Rampart and ditch of an unfinished promontory fort, known as 'Five Barrows', is located on Chillerton Down in South-East England. This archaeological site features earthworks that are of significant historical interest. The area is also home to a vineyard, where visitors can expect a picturesque setting conducive to wine production. The vineyard typically offers tastings and tours, allowing guests to engage with the local wine-making process amidst the backdrop of the ancient fortifications.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6527, -1.3224
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Chillerton and Gatcombe
- Postcode
- PO30 3EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Nearest railway station
- Wootton — 9.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17648397 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rampart and ditch of an unfinished promontory fort on Chillerton Down, known as `Five Barrows'?
- Rampart and ditch of an unfinished promontory fort on Chillerton Down, known as `Five Barrows' is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO30 3EZ), in the parish of Chillerton and Gatcombe.
- What is Rampart and ditch of an unfinished promontory fort on Chillerton Down, known as `Five Barrows'?
- Rampart and ditch of an unfinished promontory fort on Chillerton Down, known as `Five Barrows' — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Rampart and ditch of an unfinished promontory fort on Chillerton Down, known as `Five Barrows'?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO30 3EZ.
- Is Rampart and ditch of an unfinished promontory fort on Chillerton Down, known as `Five Barrows' a protected site?
- Yes — Rampart and ditch of an unfinished promontory fort on Chillerton Down, known as `Five Barrows' is part of the Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Rampart and ditch of an unfinished promontory fort on Chillerton Down, known as `Five Barrows'?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PO30 3EZ. It sits within the Isle of Wight West parliamentary constituency.