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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Bigfurze

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

What is recorded here

Situated on a slight knoll, in low lying pasture, overlooking a stream c. 85m to W. A sub-rectangular shaped area (21m N-S; 20m E-W) defined by the remains of a low bank of earth and stone which is best preserved to S and W. A gap (Wth 2.7m) at W may represent an entrance. The interior rises steadily from the perimeter to the centre where the remains of a rectangular house (WM017-021001-) are located. A forestry plantation is located c. 55m to E. Compiled by: Alison McQueen Date of upload: 23 November 2018

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