Vineyards · East Midlands
Wincobank slight univallate hillfort and World War II anti-aircraft gun and searchlight emplacement
In or near Scholes.
Wincobank slight univallate hillfort and World War II anti-aircraft gun and searchlight emplacement — a UK vineyard in england east midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Dave Pickersgill — 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
- Meadowhall Interchange · 1.3 km
About
Wincobank slight univallate hillfort and World War II anti-aircraft gun and searchlight emplacement is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england east midlands. 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 Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK
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Place summary
Wincobank slight univallate hillfort and World War II anti-aircraft gun and searchlight emplacement is located in the East Midlands. This historical site features remnants of a hillfort alongside military installations from the Second World War. The site is of archaeological interest, reflecting both ancient and modern defensive strategies. Visitors can explore the landscape while noting the site's dual significance in British history.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4144, -1.4332
- District
- Sheffield
- Parish
- Sheffield, unparished area
- Postcode
- S9 1AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough
- Nearest railway station
- Meadowhall Interchange — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17673644 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wincobank slight univallate hillfort and World War II anti-aircraft gun and searchlight emplacement?
- Wincobank slight univallate hillfort and World War II anti-aircraft gun and searchlight emplacement is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S9 1AL), in the parish of Sheffield, unparished area.
- What is Wincobank slight univallate hillfort and World War II anti-aircraft gun and searchlight emplacement?
- Wincobank slight univallate hillfort and World War II anti-aircraft gun and searchlight emplacement — a UK vineyard in england east midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Wincobank slight univallate hillfort and World War II anti-aircraft gun and searchlight emplacement?
- The nearest railway station is Meadowhall Interchange, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode S9 1AL.
- How do I get to Wincobank slight univallate hillfort and World War II anti-aircraft gun and searchlight emplacement?
- The nearest railway station is Meadowhall Interchange, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S9 1AL.