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Enclosure in Newcastle

Enclosure
Enclosure in Newcastle
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What is recorded here

On a N-facing slope on gently inclining hill, in lush meadow. Monument indicated as large irregular hexagonal enclosure on 1st (1840) ed. OS 6-inch map and as large roughly circular enclosure on the latest ed. (diam. c. 70m N-S; c. 66m E-W). The enclosure has been levelled with only a slight scarp visible in the NE quadrant (H 0.4m), which continues to curve to the N for c. 15-20m. There is a shallow depression at the base of scarp, possibly indicating the presence of a fosse (Wth 2m; D 0.1m). There is no visible trace above ground of the S side of the enclosure. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 18 November 2013
A local fairy fort (ringfort/rath); wider significance not recorded.

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What survives
No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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