More information : (Centred SX 08318260) Castle Goff (NR). (1) An earthwork formed of a single bank and ditch, about 200' in diameter, with an outwork about 300' long, by 120' wide to the W. Two I.A. annexed enclosures on a plateau site. (2-3) 'Castle Goff' (name confirmed is on level ground at the S end of a ridge which offers no natural defence, but affords good visibility. It comprises a well-preserved sub-circular enclosure of 0.5m internal diameter. The perimeter bank measures 1.8m high internally, and 3.5m externally, from the bottom of an outer ditch averaging 0.8m deep and 8.0m wide. There is a simple causeway entrance gap on the W. side. An unusual feature is the Western Annex, 106.0m N-S by 36.0m E-W. This comprises a bank and outer ditch now partly incorporated within a modern field boundary; its original entrance on the W is now blocked. The annex is evidently of subsequent construction since its terminals do not encroach upon the ditch of the inner work. The northern terminal is above average strength for a length of 12.0m, with a maximum height of 2.0m externally and 1.7m internally; westward of this the bank has been lowered and spread, and the corresponding outer ditch is weak. Both enclosures have slightly undulating interiors and are under pasture. Although of uncommon plan the whole appears to represent an IA/RB 'Round' type settlement. The earthworks are well defined on OS AP (a). Surveyed at 1:2500 on PFD. (4)
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