OS1/10/40/20
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROMAN CAMP (Supposed) [Morton Mains Hill] | Camp | Alexander Grierson Robert Gracie William Scott |
022 | [Situation] On Mortonmains Hill. The remains of a strong intrenchment on the summit of Morton Mains Hill - supposed to be of Roman origin, its form is adapted to the nature of the ground - No one in the parish seems to know it as a "Deer Camp" |
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Parish of Morton Plan 22-3 Trace 5If this was intended for a camp it never was finished. It does not seem to be very ancient. I think it is not Roman, very possibly it may have been a place for protecting or confining Deer, hence the name Deer Camp.
W Paterson c/a civilian assistant
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