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But the matter is not as simple as that : many mounds are not round or anywhere near , some are in fact square . ... Some writers use the word ' motte ' for the former and ' mound ' for the latter , a convenient distinction though the ...
But the matter is not as simple as that : many mounds are not round or anywhere near , some are in fact square . ... Some writers use the word ' motte ' for the former and ' mound ' for the latter , a convenient distinction though the ...
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Mound MOUND see also Motte . The typical feature of the early Norman castle : They make a mound of earth as high as they can , and encircle it with a ... Typical mounds at Cockermouth , Framlingham , Restormel , Old Sarum , Rising .
Mound MOUND see also Motte . The typical feature of the early Norman castle : They make a mound of earth as high as they can , and encircle it with a ... Typical mounds at Cockermouth , Framlingham , Restormel , Old Sarum , Rising .
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triangular mound between Teviot and Tweed. Scant remains of much fougnt-over royal castle. (153). ROY, Invernesshire 0021 c. 1200? C- O Diamond-shaped enclosure beside Spey. Remains of ditch, curtain, square tower, privy. (91).
triangular mound between Teviot and Tweed. Scant remains of much fougnt-over royal castle. (153). ROY, Invernesshire 0021 c. 1200? C- O Diamond-shaped enclosure beside Spey. Remains of ditch, curtain, square tower, privy. (91).
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