 New Lodge VineyardMrs Joyce Boulos-HannaEarls Barton New Lodge Vineyard website Grapes
The parish of Beretun was first settled in Saxon times, and was a barley growing
region. The Earls who added their names to the title lived in nearby Castle Ashby. The
village website lists corn milling and cloth
weaving amongst the early industries.The late 18th century brought boot making and ironstone
quarrying to the area. The latter has died out, killed by rich imported ore and the closure
of the nearby Corby Steelworks. However, Barkers shoe factory remains and flourishes, being
the maker of some of the best shoes available in Britain. | The vineyard was originally planted with 200 vines in 2001 in a half acre field at New Lodge. More plantings followed in the ensuing years, and it is now fully productive with a shop to sell the full range of wines. 
 
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