More information : [Centred at SD 8762 4828] Ancient Earthwork [T.I.] (1)
A rectangular camp at Gilbeber Hill,the E. and W. sides 24 yds.
each, the N. and S. sides 25 yds. each, with an opening on the N.
side 14 yds. from the E. corner. The corners are rounded, the
ramparts 2ft. high and composed of materials from the ditch
outside.
[SD 84 NW] Believed to be a Ro. exploratory camp. (2.)
On Gildersben Hill,Bracewell,are some works traditionally ascribed
to Prince Rupert, during his march through Craven in 1644. A small
square encampment, strengthened by a long rectilinear Fosse, which
descends the hill slope, on each side, to the plain below.(3.)
(2-3)
Surveyed. This earthwork bears no close comparison with the example
quoted, and is not strengthened by a fosse. It is of larger
proportions both in area and strength of rampart. The only feature
common to all three earthworks within the parish each of which have
been compared to one another, See SD 84 NE 5 for the third) are
their isolated positions on the summits of knolls. The origin and
purpose of this enclosure is unknown, though Dr. A. Raistrick(a.)
is of the opinion that it cannot be pre-Roman. His assessment of
a possible dating is confined to the discovery of Md. pottery
in a similar, though unspecified earthwork near Skipton. (4)
Condition unchanged. Survey of 15.8.61 checked and still correct.
(5)
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