MONUMENT NO. 1074938

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Cropmark of a ringwork measuring 50 metres in diameter, defined by a broad ditch 6 to 7 metres wide with two entrances and an associated bailey to the south east. Probably constructed early in the medieval period.

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The cropmark of a ringwork and its adjoining bailey is visible at SE 7257 2916. The ringwork is a perfect circle, approximately 50m in diameter, and is defined by a broad ditch approximately 6-7m wide. There are two possible entrances in the ringwork, one west/north-west, the other south-east leading into the bailey. The bailey, situated to the south-east of the ringwork, is also defined by a broad ditch, approximately 5-6m wide. It has a possible south-east facing entrance. Probable early Medieval date. (1-1a)

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(1) RCHME/EH Aerial Photographers Comment

RCHME Aerial Reconnaissance/12-JUL-1996

(1a) Aerial photograph

NMR SE 7229/27-32

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