My original category of "hillfort" is NOT really correct,
quote:
[This is one of the most unusual forts in the British Isles, it combines a
slightly odd but otherwise ordinary hill fort of the Iron Age period with a
unique stone entrance corridor. The corridor was originally some 6-8m wide,
lined with an unusual wall, it was completely parallel, very long, and
tapered to a very low height]. From:-
http://www.brigantesnation.com/SiteResearch/Iron%20Age/MaidenCastleReeth/MaidenCastleReeth.htm
"defended settlement" is probably a better description, as it lies on a
slope and is overlooked by an escarpment.
Unfortunately there is no category of this type available.
It is NOT just an ancient settlement, as its surrounded by vast defensive
dykes, and may have been a site of conflict with the Romans/Brigantes along
with Stanwick, near Aldbrough St John.
I'm not an expert in this subject, just like to assist anyone who has an
interest.
http://www.brigantesnation.com/SiteResearch/Iron%20Age/BattleofReeth/BattleofReeth.htm
Neil in Durham
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