Vineyards · North East England
Ring Chesters defended settlement
In or near Milfield.
Ring Chesters defended settlement — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Richard Webb — 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
Ring Chesters defended settlement is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in scotland central. 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 Northumberland, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ring Chesters defended settlement is located in central Scotland. This archaeological site features remnants of a prehistoric fortification, indicative of early settlement patterns. The site is of historical significance, providing insight into defensive structures used in ancient times. Visitors can explore the area, which includes a vineyard, offering a unique combination of history and viticulture in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5536, -2.2123
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Kirknewton
- Postcode
- NE71 6XW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- wikidata: Q17648601 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ring Chesters defended settlement?
- Ring Chesters defended settlement is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6XW), in the parish of Kirknewton.
- What is Ring Chesters defended settlement?
- Ring Chesters defended settlement — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Ring Chesters defended settlement?
- Drivers can use postcode NE71 6XW.
- Is Ring Chesters defended settlement a protected site?
- Yes — Ring Chesters defended settlement is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Ring Chesters defended settlement?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6XW. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.