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measuring 215 ft. [feet] by 183 ft. [feet]. Its defences consist
of a massive rampart and a trench without,
varying in width from 25 ft. [feet] to 30 ft. [feet] and of an
average depth of 6 ft. [feet] below the crest of the scarp
and of 4 ft. [feet] below that of the counterscarp except
on the S E. [South East] to the N. [North] of the entrance where it is almost
eliminated. The interior has to some extent been
excavated giving prominence to the rampart
which from a height of 5 ft. [feet] to 6 ft. [feet] at its crest
merges gradually into the slope of the interior
area. The entrance which faces the S E. [South East] measures
8 ft. [feet] in width and opens on an excavated
hollow running back some distance into
the interior. The rampart is formed of the
splintered rock from the trench and shows
the same indication of stone work on the
crest as that of the adjacent fort though the
greater part of the stone work has probably
been torn out to supply material for an old
wall that crosses the hilltop. At one point
on the S. [South] where the turf has been broken by
sheep there is a suggestion of stone pitching
on the front but excavation is really necessary
to demonstrate the fact. Both forts overlook
that above Crawthat Cottage to the S E. [South East] and hold
in view to the Northward the forts on Craig:

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