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FORT (Remains of) [Soonhope] British Hill Fort
British Hill Fort
British Hill Fort
J Melrose Shieldgreen
W Girdwood
Soonhope Mill
013 [Situation] About ½ mile E. by N. [East by North] from Soohope

On the Summit of the hill east of Kettlegarie Burn, are the remains of a hill Fort or Camp" Consisting of two circular defences - traced by the appearance of the ground, and some Stoney remains (a few inches in height) of the embankments, The outer ring can be traced round to the Steepest Side of the hill, but is there lost. It is the property of John Erskine Esqre of Venlaw - From its appearance it is Evidently the remains of a British Hill Fort

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