Vineyards · North East England
Univallate hillfort in Oxhill Plantation, 450m north-east of Great Swinburne
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Univallate hillfort in Oxhill Plantation, 450m north-east of Great Swinburne — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Oliver Dixon — 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
Univallate hillfort in Oxhill Plantation, 450m north-east of Great Swinburne 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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Place summary
The Univallate hillfort in Oxhill Plantation, located 450m north-east of Great Swinburne, is an archaeological site within the Scottish Lowlands. This ancient fortification, characterised by a single line of earthworks, offers insights into prehistoric settlement patterns. Nearby, visitors can explore a vineyard that typically features a range of grape varieties and may provide tasting experiences. The vineyard setting complements the historical context of the hillfort, allowing for a unique combination of heritage and local viticulture.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0760, -2.0955
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Chollerton
- Postcode
- NE48 4DQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
Sources
- wikidata: Q17657262 (CC0)
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Where to eat & stay near Univallate hillfort in Oxhill Plantation, 450m north-east of Great Swinburne
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Univallate hillfort in Oxhill Plantation, 450m north-east of Great Swinburne?
- Univallate hillfort in Oxhill Plantation, 450m north-east of Great Swinburne is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE48 4DQ), in the parish of Chollerton.
- What is Univallate hillfort in Oxhill Plantation, 450m north-east of Great Swinburne?
- Univallate hillfort in Oxhill Plantation, 450m north-east of Great Swinburne — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Univallate hillfort in Oxhill Plantation, 450m north-east of Great Swinburne?
- Drivers can use postcode NE48 4DQ.
- How do I get to Univallate hillfort in Oxhill Plantation, 450m north-east of Great Swinburne?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE48 4DQ. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.