More information : (SE 7941 6700) Earthwork (NR) (1)
The site occupies the W end of a spur overlooking Langton Beck. The work consists of an irregular-shaped, near-level platform bounded by what was apparently a slight low bank, now reduced to an outward facing scarp, but with no internal remains. The deep ditch-like feature along the N side appears to be no more than a hollow-way, representing a former course of the modern road, while a berm at the foot of the spur on the SW end was probably connected with the surface quarrying, which occurs at the NW corner and along the S side of the spur, rather than with the
earthwork.
From the existing remains, it would appear that the work represented some form of extension to the present village of Langton, possibly a garth, with or without an associated building. Resurveyed at 1:2500. (2)
SE 7943 6701. An oval univallate enclosure. This has been eroded by by hollow ways and tracks so that its plan and form are unclear. It is possibly a rare surviving prehistoric enclosure as far as the wolds are concerned. (3)
The earthwork described by the previous authorities was mapped from good quality air photographs. However, the date and function of this feature is not clear. (Morph No. HH.111.2.1).
This description is based on data from the RCHME MORPH2 database. (4)
An earthwork which may be the remains of a castle documented at Langton. (5) |