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Monument Number 912552
Hob Uid: 912552
Location : Cornwall Poundstock
Grid Ref : SS2262002060
Summary : Woolston defended site. The earthwork remains of a possible small motte or ringwork. The curving rampart is circa 8.5 metres wide, up to 1.2 metres high internally, 0.8 metres externally with a possible ditch to the south.
More information : SS 226020206. On the crest of the hill to the east of Woolston farm is a curving rampart c.8.5m wide, up to 1.2m high internally, 0.8m externally with possible ditch to S. Incomplete enclosure - although scarps help define a sub-circular core to the SW of the site, a possible small motte or ringwork, c.15m diameter internally. May be later prehistoric or medieval. Recommend detailed earthwork survey and geophysical survey. (1-2)

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Source details : Herring PC, 7-MAY-93, CAU Field Investigation
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Source Number : 2
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Source details : Fletcher MJ, Rose PG, Herring PC and Thomas SNH, 14-MAY-93 Field Visit
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Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Ringwork, Motte
Evidence : Earthwork

Monument Period Name : Uncertain
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Monument Type : Fortification
Evidence : Earthwork

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SS 20 SW 41
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Activity type : FIELD SURVEY
Start Date : 1993-01-01
End Date : 1993-12-31

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 912552