Vineyards · South West England
Slight univallate hillfort with outworks containing a medieval chapel and beacon at Helsbury Castle
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Slight univallate hillfort with outworks containing a medieval chapel and beacon at Helsbury Castle — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
About
Slight univallate hillfort with outworks containing a medieval chapel and beacon at Helsbury Castle 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 Cornwall, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Camel Valley and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Slight univallate hillfort with outworks containing a medieval chapel and beacon at Helsbury Castle, located in South-West England. This site features historical significance as a former fortification, with remnants of its past still visible. The vineyard on the grounds offers a picturesque setting for visitors, providing opportunities to explore the landscape while enjoying local wines. The combination of historical context and vineyard makes it a unique destination for those interested in both history and viticulture.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5845, -4.7081
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Michaelstow
- Postcode
- PL32 9RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
Sources
- wikidata: Q17644253 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Slight univallate hillfort with outworks containing a medieval chapel and beacon at Helsbury Castle?
- Slight univallate hillfort with outworks containing a medieval chapel and beacon at Helsbury Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL32 9RH), in the parish of Michaelstow.
- What is Slight univallate hillfort with outworks containing a medieval chapel and beacon at Helsbury Castle?
- Slight univallate hillfort with outworks containing a medieval chapel and beacon at Helsbury Castle — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Slight univallate hillfort with outworks containing a medieval chapel and beacon at Helsbury Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode PL32 9RH.
- Is Slight univallate hillfort with outworks containing a medieval chapel and beacon at Helsbury Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Slight univallate hillfort with outworks containing a medieval chapel and beacon at Helsbury Castle is part of the River Camel Valley and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Slight univallate hillfort with outworks containing a medieval chapel and beacon at Helsbury Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL32 9RH. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.