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paper in the Proceedings of Soc. Ant. Scot. [Society Antiquaries Scotland] where there is
also information regarding this fort with references
to Roy &c. Whatever its origin it appears to
me to be distinct from most if not all other forts
in this district. Contrary to the general practice
it has been placed with its longest axis East
and West across the trench of the ridge its form as a
narrow oblong contrasts with the circular or
wide ovals of the majority; its massive ramparts
of earth, with its broad trench are peculia
in a district where entrenchements are unusual
and stony ramparts prevail. D. Christison
noted that it was known locally as the
"Moteknowe" but to a mote it bears no
resemblance.

Fort Poldean
The site of this fort is the summit of a
lofty hillock which rises with a very steep bank
to a height of some 60 to 80 ft.
above the Annan which flows round its
base on the Westsome 3/4 m. [mile] to the South
of Poldean Farm. The Hill presents a
steep slope in all directions and is fairly
level on the summit. The fort, the
outline of which is not now very distinct
appears to have been in form about 2/3 of
an oval, the chord lying obliquely along

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