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Located on a steep natural rise west of the Vincentian College. Along with Windmill Hill it is the highest point in landscape with extensive views. The motte is oval in plan (c.30m NE-SW; c. 25m NW-SE; H 18.5m see Ball 1920, 2-5) with a keep and curtain wall. Inner keep has castle remains (DU017-012002-) at east end and curtain wall along north to east where there is a sheer drop down. South defined by a tree line behind which is also a sheer drop. The Priest's graveyard is within the enclosed area.
The motte is enclosed by two fosses which were better preserved when inspected by Ball in 1920; the upper fosse is only visible along the NW and is silted up in the ESE where there is pathway to the keep (DU017-012002-); (dims. after Ball 1920, 2-5; upper fosse Wth 5m, D 3m; lower fosse Wth c. 10m, D c. 4.5m). Outer hedged along exterior. Fosse bottoms flat-based and relatively clear-may reflect use as pathways.
Compiled by: Geraldine Stout
Updated by: Christine Baker
Date of upload: 29 January 2015
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