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Basically it consisted of a mound with a ditch and a further area defended by another ditch and palisade . There were many variations on this theme . Renn distinguished five features of mottes which can be combined , six basic bailey ...
Basically it consisted of a mound with a ditch and a further area defended by another ditch and palisade . There were many variations on this theme . Renn distinguished five features of mottes which can be combined , six basic bailey ...
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Remains of ditch, curtain, square tower, privy. (91). RUTHWELL, Dumfriesshire 1067 C15 C+ H? Neighbouring Comlongon is basically a simple tower-house of rectangular plan with amenities built into thickness of walls. (52).
Remains of ditch, curtain, square tower, privy. (91). RUTHWELL, Dumfriesshire 1067 C15 C+ H? Neighbouring Comlongon is basically a simple tower-house of rectangular plan with amenities built into thickness of walls. (52).
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V-shaped ditch. Archaeology revealed wooden defensive system. (95). WHITEHILLS, Banffshire 6565 C17? C O? In vicinity is Boyne, rectangular, of four storeys, drum towers at corners, front defended by ditch with causeway and barbican.
V-shaped ditch. Archaeology revealed wooden defensive system. (95). WHITEHILLS, Banffshire 6565 C17? C O? In vicinity is Boyne, rectangular, of four storeys, drum towers at corners, front defended by ditch with causeway and barbican.
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