More information : Centred at SW 58304306. A linear bank, probably
17th century, of earth and stone up to 5 feet in height and 3
to 8 ft in width across Godvrey Point promontory; now grassed
over. It appears to correspond to a linear defence marked
approximately around this headland on Pine's map of the Armanda
defences. (1)
The `Armada Bank' has a ditch on its inner, uphill, side
suggesting a defence against the headland area and not of it.
This, and its integration with a group of fields of Medieval or
post-Medieval form, are the main objections to it having a
prehistoric origin.
There is a remote possibility of it being a temporary defence
against Spanish invasion in 1588.
The section now visible shows the inner face having basal stone
revetting and the bank would well serve as a breastwork for
musketeers.
A 16th century map indicates defences in a position which might
be taken for Godrevy. (2-3)
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