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Irregular-plan fortification, built c. 1800, comprising semi-circular projection to west elevation, flanked by irregularly curved ramparts terminating in demi-bastions to north-east and south-east, with ramparts continuing to form bastion to east elevation. Incorporating fabric of earlier buildings and various later additions and repairs. Roughly dressed sandstone walls with limestone string courses and dressings to openings. Some red brick additions and repairs. Remains of various buildings to site. Enclosed deep fosse constructed c. 1870.
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