Vineyards · South West England
St Gennys promontory fort
In or near Crackington Haven.
St Gennys promontory fort — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Andrew Smith — 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
St Gennys promontory fort 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. fort in St Gennys, Cornwall, England, UK
Photo gallery
360° viewimagery from 2021
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Boscastle to Widemouth SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Gennys promontory fort is located in South-West England. This archaeological site features the remains of a fort dating back to the Iron Age, offering insight into early British defensive structures. Visitors can explore the site while enjoying the surrounding landscape, which includes views of the coastline. The area may also host nearby vineyards, providing an opportunity to sample local wines.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7488, -4.6297
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Gennys
- Postcode
- EX23 0NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
Sources
- wikidata: Q17647490 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Gennys promontory fort?
- St Gennys promontory fort is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX23 0NW), in the parish of St. Gennys.
- What is St Gennys promontory fort?
- St Gennys promontory fort — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to St Gennys promontory fort?
- Drivers can use postcode EX23 0NW.
- Is St Gennys promontory fort a protected site?
- Yes — St Gennys promontory fort is part of the Boscastle to Widemouth SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to St Gennys promontory fort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX23 0NW. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.