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Monument Number 14051

Hob Uid: 14051
Location :
Northumberland
Thirlwall
Grid Ref : NY6350066300
Summary : On a knoll called Rose Hill, removed to make way for Gilsland railway station, Dr. Lingard observed "a platform on the top twelve yards in diameter with a ditch round it" - possibly the site of a Medieval motte, in which was found a Roman sculptured stone with a figure of flying Victory in relief. The site is now covered by modern buildings, and there are no visible remains.
More information : On a knoll called Rose Hill, removed to make way for Gilsland railway station, Dr. Lingard observed "a platform on the top twelve yards in diameter with a ditch round it", in which was found a Ro. sculptured stone with a figure of flying Victory in relief. The much-weathered stone is now at Rockcliffe. Lingards description of the hill suggests a Md. motte. (1)

The site is now covered by modern development. Gilsland Station is at NY 63546633. There are no visible remains of the 'motte', or the Knoll. (2)
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Source Number : 2
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Source details : F1 ECW 15-NOV-66
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Roman
Display Date : Roman
Monument End Date : 410
Monument Start Date : 43
Monument Type : Carved Stone
Evidence : Find
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Motte
Evidence : Conjectural Evidence
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Related Records from other datasets:
External Cross Reference Source : Hadrian's Wall Project Number
External Cross Reference Number : NY 6366/50
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NY 66 NW 36
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1966-11-15
End Date : 1966-11-15
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Activity type : MEASURED SURVEY
Start Date : 1988-01-01
End Date : 1993-08-01