Vineyards · North East England
Soldiers Fold univallate hillfort, 300m south-west of Swindon
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Soldiers Fold univallate hillfort, 300m south-west of Swindon — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, 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
Soldiers Fold univallate hillfort, 300m south-west of Swindon 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 Northumberland, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Simonside Hills SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Soldiers Fold is a univallate hillfort located 300 metres south-west of Swindon in the Scottish Lowlands. This site is notable for its historical significance, representing ancient defensive architecture. The surrounding vineyard offers a scenic setting, with visitors likely to expect a range of wines produced on-site, alongside opportunities for tours and tastings. The combination of historical context and viticulture provides a unique experience in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2893, -2.0463
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Hepple
- Postcode
- NE65 7AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- wikidata: Q17646322 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Soldiers Fold univallate hillfort, 300m south-west of Swindon?
- Soldiers Fold univallate hillfort, 300m south-west of Swindon is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE65 7AP), in the parish of Hepple.
- What is Soldiers Fold univallate hillfort, 300m south-west of Swindon?
- Soldiers Fold univallate hillfort, 300m south-west of Swindon — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Soldiers Fold univallate hillfort, 300m south-west of Swindon?
- Drivers can use postcode NE65 7AP.
- Is Soldiers Fold univallate hillfort, 300m south-west of Swindon a protected site?
- Yes — Soldiers Fold univallate hillfort, 300m south-west of Swindon is part of the River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Simonside Hills SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Soldiers Fold univallate hillfort, 300m south-west of Swindon?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE65 7AP. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.