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Moated site in Killistafford

Moated site

What is recorded here

In improved pasture, on a gentle SW-facing slope. Remains of rectangular area (dims. 28m NW-SE; 26m NE-SW) defined by scarp (Wth 1.4m; H 0.35m; L 27m at N; L 28m at E; L 25m at S and L 28m at W). Levelled scarp in centre of NE-side may be associated with a possible entrance. Intervening fosse (overall Wth 5.9m; basal Wth 3.25m; D 0.1m) may be causewayed where levelled at NE. Remains of outer bank (overall Wth 5.7m; Wth at top 2.65m; int. H 0.1m; ext. H 0.25m) at NW-end of SW-side and return at SW-end of NW-side and NW-end of NE-side. Interior slopes down gently to SW with prevailing slope. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

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