Vineyards · South Wales
Ruperra hill fort
In or near Newport.
Ruperra hill fort — a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Nigel Davies — 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
- Risca and Pontymister · 4.1 km
About
Ruperra hill fort is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in wales south. 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 Caerphilly
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Place summary
Ruperra Hill Fort is an archaeological site located in South Wales. This ancient hill fort dates back to the Iron Age and is notable for its historical significance. The site offers a vineyard in the surrounding area, providing a scenic setting for visitors. The fort itself presents an opportunity to explore the remnants of early British fortifications.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5738, -3.1226
- District
- Caerphilly
- Parish
- Rudry
- Postcode
- NP10 8GF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerphilly
- Nearest railway station
- Risca and Pontymister — 4.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q13126368 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ruperra hill fort?
- Ruperra hill fort is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP10 8GF), in the parish of Rudry.
- What is Ruperra hill fort?
- Ruperra hill fort — a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Ruperra hill fort?
- The nearest railway station is Risca and Pontymister, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP10 8GF.
- How do I get to Ruperra hill fort?
- The nearest railway station is Risca and Pontymister, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP10 8GF.