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in both directions beyond it, it is doubtful if
it has even formed part of a terraced defence.
This is one of the many so called motes which
are not properly of the mote type, the best ex:
:ample of which is the mote of Crofts at
Crossmichael. The same class is to be found
in Ireland and seems to belong to a later period.
Considerable rock cutting is a common feature
in the class. They never have any mound or
citadel as an adjunct nor are they entrenched
throughout the terrace half way up the slope
& the cutting of the ridge are most characteristic
devices. No wooden towes could have existed
on such as exposed situation as the top
of the Hall hill mote.

Kk. [Kirkpatrick] Irongray
Ingleston "Mote."
This is a fort on the crest of the ridge
rising to the W N W. [West North West] of the farm of Ingles:
:ton, about 1/4 m. [mile] distant from that place, and
at an elevation of 400' above sea level, in a
situation commanding an extensive prospect
to N. E. [North East] and S. [South]. The ground falls sharply away
from the position on the NE. [North East] to the haugh land
by the Cairn on Cluden water and in the
other directions except Westward the slope
downward is considerable. The fort has
been sub-oval circular in form but the

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