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Aerial photographs (CUCAP, BDS 50-56) show four circular cropmarks (diams. av. c. 60m) with associated field systems. These are probably levelled ringforts (Stout and Stout 1992, 17-18). This site was subject to geophysical survey (Licence no. 08R117) and test excavation (Licence no. 09E0448) as part of the proposed Metro North development. A central enclosure ditch (48m x 38) is partially encompassed by a second elliptical enclosing ditch which was only identified on the eastern and southern extent of the complex. An outer enclosing ditch (73m x 64m) was also identified enclosing the central and elliptical enclosures and appears to define the extent of the archaeological complex. A rectilinear enclosure or possible annexe (14m x 7m) was also identified on the southeastern side of complex. While no diagnostic material was recovered during the testing programme the site is interpreted as a bi-vallate ringfort (Hession 2009, 20).
Compiled by: Geraldine Stout
Updated by: Christine Baker
Date of upload: 16 January 2015
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