More information : (SO 29158187) Earthwork (NR) (1)
Known locally as "Llewelyn's Camp", an adapted natural site which
appears to be medieval. It is a narrow plateau running east to west
defended at the south by two ramparts and deep ditches. Is naturally
protected by a 10' scarp on the north. (2)
Apparently of late date, possibly used by Parliamentary troops
when besieging Clun Castle during the Civil War. (3)
Feature visible. (4)
Known locally as 'The Trenches'.(a) The earthworks have an
unweathered profile, the two ditches have flat bottoms and the
bank between has a flat top which is level with the area they
enclose. There is no defence on the west side where the ditches end
on a gentle slope, but natural protection is afforded on the
north side by a steep 3.0m river cliff.
The site is certainly Medieval or post-Medieval and may well be a
Civil War siegework. A small levelled area of higher ground at SO
29108183, just in front of the work could have been the site of a
battery although Clun Castle would be out of range (1100 metres).
Published survey (1:2500) revised. (5)
In 1539 Clun Castle was reported by Leland as ruinous. It played
no part in the Civil War. However, the Church of St George was a
stronghold for the Parliamentary forces, and was later burned by the
Royalists. (6)
No change. Published survey (1:2500 1976) revised. (7)
SO 291 818. Bicton Ditches. Scheduled. (8)
This feature was seen as earthworks and mapped from aerial
photographs during the Marches Uplands Mapping Project. No
additional information was added.
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