Vineyards · North East England
Staw Hill defended settlement
In or near Milfield.
Staw Hill defended settlement — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Russel Wills — 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
- Heatherslaw · 9.6 km
About
Staw Hill defended settlement is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in scotland central. 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: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Staw Hill defended settlement is located in central Scotland. This site features the remains of a prehistoric settlement, characterised by its defensive structures. The area is now home to a vineyard, offering a unique combination of historical significance and contemporary viticulture. Visitors can expect a scenic setting, with the vineyard likely providing opportunities for wine tasting and tours.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5644, -2.1849
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Kirknewton
- Postcode
- NE71 6XN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw — 9.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17647516 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Staw Hill defended settlement?
- Staw Hill defended settlement is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6XN), in the parish of Kirknewton.
- What is Staw Hill defended settlement?
- Staw Hill defended settlement — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Staw Hill defended settlement?
- The nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE71 6XN.
- Is Staw Hill defended settlement a protected site?
- Yes — Staw Hill defended settlement is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Staw Hill defended settlement?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6XN. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.