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S.E. [South East] and round to the N.W. [North West] two are still ap:
:parent. At the E [East] end they seem to have been
quarried out - being formed of stones. The entrance
is at the E [East] end and passes straight through the
ramparts. It is about 9’ wide. The total length
over all from E [East] to W. [West] from crest to crest of outer
rampart is 472 ft. [feet] the breadth of the defences at
E. [East] end 26 ft. [feet]. The diameter (Internal) 191 ft. [feet] the
breadth of defences on N. [North] 26 ft. [feet]. The lines encircle
the summit which is uneven & rocky. Signs
of foundations are very indefinite and the
delapidated state of the ramparts is probably
due to the stones having been carted away
to build dykes and not to huts placed within

Bassendean Ch. [Church]
them. Bassendean Church I found
much as described. It has a door and
two windows, on the So. [South] side. The latter flat
topped & countersplayed with mouldings on
the inside. The walls have been brought to
a level course at a height 12 ft. [feet]; the ivy has been
removed & they have been recently pointed.
The thickness is 3’.3”. Other measurements as in
description. Two grave slabs are sketched in
my note book. Of the tower of Bassendean
little remains. At the S. [South] end of the mansion
an ivy covered building about 15 ft. [feet] high sup:
:porting a green house represents it. It has

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