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towards the S.W [South West] rampart. Within the enclosure
thus formed at its N.W. [North West] end is a circular foundation
with an interior diameter of 18 ft. [feet] and there is probably
one adjoining it to the N. [North]. At the N.W. [North West] end of the
main enclosure 8 ft. [feet] distant from the E [East] rampart
is a well defined circle with an interior diameter
of 23 ft [feet] and surrounded by a bank about 5 ft. [feet] across
There is also another circle abutting on the E. [East] rampart.
This completes my inspection of objects in the neighbour:
:hood of St. Abbs. Sandy assisted me in making
measurements. At our first attempt in the afternoon
we were overtaken by a thunderstorm & heavy rain
& hail, which caused us to make a hasty retreat,
but after tea we returned & were fortunately able
to get at both forts as the corn had just been cut.

5th. October.
Splendid weather has enabled me to resume work
in Berwickshire. For some days the temperature

Merton
has been higher than any time this year. Came
to Priorwood on Friday evening. Shot partridges
at Huntlywood on Saturday with Jim, Genl [General] Babington
& Harold Stanton. Birds very plentiful. Got 18 braces
& numerous sundries. Monday morning rode
on bicycle to Merton. The Parish church in a wood
near the mansion house has been twice restored
Above the lintel of the E. [East] door is cut IVLIE. 1658. and
the same date is repeated above a door on the W. [West] side
of the N. [North] wing or nave. Little of the original remains
except a quaint little belfry above the West gable

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