Vineyards · South East England
St Catherine's Hill camp and round barrows
In or near Stanpit.
St Catherine's Hill camp and round barrows — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Mike Faherty — 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
- Christchurch · 2.4 km
About
St Catherine's Hill camp and round barrows is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england south east. 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 and round barrows in Christchurch, Dorset, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Avon Valley (Bickton to Christchurch) SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Town Common SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Avon Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Catherine's Hill camp and round barrows is located in South-East England. This site features ancient earthworks, including a hill fort and burial mounds, indicative of prehistoric activity. The surrounding area is also home to a vineyard, offering visitors a chance to explore local viticulture amidst historical landscapes. The site is of archaeological significance, reflecting the region's long-standing human habitation and agricultural practices.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7582, -1.7985
- Parish
- Christchurch
- Postcode
- BH23 2RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Christchurch
- Nearest railway station
- Christchurch — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17647634 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Catherine's Hill camp and round barrows?
- St Catherine's Hill camp and round barrows is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH23 2RH), in the parish of Christchurch.
- What is St Catherine's Hill camp and round barrows?
- St Catherine's Hill camp and round barrows — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to St Catherine's Hill camp and round barrows?
- The nearest railway station is Christchurch, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH23 2RH.
- Is St Catherine's Hill camp and round barrows a protected site?
- Yes — St Catherine's Hill camp and round barrows is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Avon Valley (Bickton to Christchurch) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to St Catherine's Hill camp and round barrows?
- The nearest railway station is Christchurch, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH23 2RH.