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the E [East] where there is higher ground beyond, and
has probably been widened on modern times by
material from the rampart partially demol:
:ished at this point. None of the rabbit burrows
have disclosed any food refuse or trace of occupa:
:tion. Mr Coles mentions that an oak boat
and other lacustrine relics were found near
the site. The fence he mentions as existing
to preserve the construction has entirely dis:
:appeared. (His plan seems correct)

Newabbey
Ingeleston Mote
The mote hill is situated in cultivated land
some 75 yds. [yards] to the S. [South] of Inglestone farm house
and [blank] from the village of Newabbey.
It rises probably from a natural outcrop
of rock, visible at the base on the S. [South], and
has been formed of earth with a considerable
admixture of boulders which may be seen
exposed upon the grassy slopes or in the
rabbit burrows. The scarp all round has
been considerably damaged by farm stock
and rabbits and its outline in consequence
is somewhat irregular, the flat summit,
however, appears to have been elliptical in
form lying with its main axis
NNW. [North North West] and SSE [South South East] and to have measured 86'
in length and 55' in breadth. The general

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