What is recorded here
In pasture, on crest of slight E-W ridge. Oval area (34.2m N-S; 45m E-W) defined by scarped edge (ext. H 0.9m; Wth 1.5M) with an external fosse (D 0.5m; Wth 2.3M). Entrance (Wth 9.5m) with causeway across fosse at NW. Field boundary runs along outer edge of fosse NW->N and NE->ESE. East portion of interior used as garden in recent past, but this area now covered by vegetation overgrowth. Otherwise, interior level, dry and clear of overgrowth.
Compiled by: Denis Power
Date of upload: 26 August 2011
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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