Description

The monument is a settlement of the Iron Age comprising an enclosure measuring 73m by 62m within a stony bank of 4.7m thick and 0.6m high, accompanied by a flat bottom ditch on the SE measuring 4.7m broad and 0.6m deep. There are traces of house stances within. The NE quadrant of the enclosure bank has been obliterated by a cottage and garden; only a small proportion of the site is affected and little damage has been done. There are two entrances, one each at end (E and W). Drystone dykes have been built over the NE part but have caused minimal damage. A small shed is attached to one of these walls just to the N of the enclosure bank.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Statement of Scheduling

The monument is of national importance to the theme of Iron Age settlement and defence. It has good field characteristics despite the modern building on part of its bank. It is of national importance to Iron Age settlement studies. Taken together with broadly comparable sites also proposed for scheduling (e.g. Arkleton, some 1600m to the S) and larger defensive structures (e.g. Brieryshaw Hillfort). It is nationally important to the theme of Iron Age agricultural economy and social structures.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

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The monument is RCAHMS number NY 39 SE 6.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland