Vineyards · South West England
Two later prehistoric cliff castles on Kelsey Head and west of Porth Joke, and two round barrows 610m west and 760m south west o
In or near Perranporth.
Two later prehistoric cliff castles on Kelsey Head and west of Porth Joke, and two round barrows 610m west and 760m south west o — a UK vineyard in england south west, 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Newquay · 5.2 km
About
Two later prehistoric cliff castles on Kelsey Head and west of Porth Joke, and two round barrows 610m west and 760m south west o 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. hillfort in Cornwall, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Kelsey Head SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Two later prehistoric cliff castles are located on Kelsey Head and west of Porth Joke, alongside two round barrows situated 610 metres west and 760 metres south-west. This area is in South-West England and features significant archaeological remains. The site offers a vineyard, where visitors can expect a scenic setting that highlights local viticulture. The combination of historical significance and natural beauty makes it an intriguing location for those interested in both archaeology and wine production.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4045, -5.1463
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Crantock
- Postcode
- TR8 5SE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Newquay — 5.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17669296 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Two later prehistoric cliff castles on Kelsey Head and west of Porth Joke, and two round barrows 610m west and 760m south west o?
- Two later prehistoric cliff castles on Kelsey Head and west of Porth Joke, and two round barrows 610m west and 760m south west o is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR8 5SE), in the parish of Crantock.
- What is Two later prehistoric cliff castles on Kelsey Head and west of Porth Joke, and two round barrows 610m west and 760m south west o?
- Two later prehistoric cliff castles on Kelsey Head and west of Porth Joke, and two round barrows 610m west and 760m south west o — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Two later prehistoric cliff castles on Kelsey Head and west of Porth Joke, and two round barrows 610m west and 760m south west o?
- The nearest railway station is Newquay, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR8 5SE.
- Is Two later prehistoric cliff castles on Kelsey Head and west of Porth Joke, and two round barrows 610m west and 760m south west o a protected site?
- Yes — Two later prehistoric cliff castles on Kelsey Head and west of Porth Joke, and two round barrows 610m west and 760m south west o is part of the Kelsey Head SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Two later prehistoric cliff castles on Kelsey Head and west of Porth Joke, and two round barrows 610m west and 760m south west o?
- The nearest railway station is Newquay, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR8 5SE.