Monument Number 14738 |
Hob Uid: 14738 | |
Location : Cumbria Eden Waitby
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Grid Ref : NY7390008200 |
Summary : Earthwork remains of a possible Motte and Bailey. The remains consist of a sub rectangular enclosure, surrounded by a ditch. |
More information : NY 739082 Smardale. A recently discovered defensive site between Smardale Hall and the railway is unlikely to be Iron Age. The site is sub-rectangular, surrounded by a ditch for most of its length and possibly a motte and bailey predecessor to the Tudor Hall. (1)
A triangular mound is visible on OS air photographs up against the railway embankment. (2) |