Vineyards · North East England
Sinkside Hill defended settlement
In or near Akeld.
Sinkside Hill defended settlement — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Geoff Holland — 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
Sinkside Hill 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
Sinkside Hill defended settlement is located in central Scotland. This archaeological site features remnants of a prehistoric fortified settlement. The area is characterised by its historical significance and scenic vineyard surroundings, offering visitors an insight into ancient defensive architecture. The settlement’s location provides a unique backdrop for those interested in both history and viticulture.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5301, -2.1852
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Kirknewton
- Postcode
- NE71 6TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- wikidata: Q17644822 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sinkside Hill defended settlement?
- Sinkside Hill defended settlement is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6TP), in the parish of Kirknewton.
- What is Sinkside Hill defended settlement?
- Sinkside Hill defended settlement — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Sinkside Hill defended settlement?
- Drivers can use postcode NE71 6TP.
- Is Sinkside Hill defended settlement a protected site?
- Yes — Sinkside Hill defended settlement is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Sinkside Hill defended settlement?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6TP. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.