Vineyards · North West England
Small multivallate hillfort on Swarthy Hill
In or near Crosby.
Small multivallate hillfort on Swarthy Hill — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Richard Thomas — 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
- Maryport · 5.1 km
About
Small multivallate hillfort on Swarthy Hill is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in scotland lowlands. 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 Cumbria, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Small multivallate hillfort on Swarthy Hill is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This historical site features a series of earthworks that define its structure, indicative of its defensive purpose. The surrounding area is home to a vineyard, offering a rural setting for visitors. Guests can expect to engage with the landscape while enjoying local wine production in a tranquil environment.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7489, -3.4476
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Crosscanonby
- Postcode
- CA15 6SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Maryport — 5.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17673621 (CC0)
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Towns & cities · 2.0 km
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Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Small multivallate hillfort on Swarthy Hill?
- Small multivallate hillfort on Swarthy Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA15 6SL), in the parish of Crosscanonby.
- What is Small multivallate hillfort on Swarthy Hill?
- Small multivallate hillfort on Swarthy Hill — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Small multivallate hillfort on Swarthy Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Maryport, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA15 6SL.
- Is Small multivallate hillfort on Swarthy Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Small multivallate hillfort on Swarthy Hill is part of the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Small multivallate hillfort on Swarthy Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Maryport, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA15 6SL.