More information : NT 91820863 Rems of several enclosures? (1)
Remains of a group of small enclosures are situated upon a nearly
level place, set against a gentle north-east slope of moorland
pasture, at approx 1100 feet above sealevel. The site overlooks the
valley of the Lindhope Burn to the north and east, and is backed by a
ridge to the west and south. The nearest present fresh water supply
is a moorland stream to the north-west.
The site comprised four or five small, nearly circular enclosures,
link together into two groups. One of the enclosures contains what
appears to be remains of three hut circles, with outside it, on the
south-west, remains of two more. All the bounding banks of earth and
stone are very slight, and the whole site gives the impression of
having been extensively ploughed down.
The hut circles would have diameters of approx 3.0 to 5.0m.
Original entrances to the enclosures and hut circles cannot now be
ascertained.
A reed-filled hollow to the south of the most south-westerly
enclosure may denote the site of a sixth enclosure.
The earthwork was probably a Homestead for two or three families,
with associated Stock Enclosures. (2)
'NT 918084' N Uplaw Knowe. Listed under RB enclosed stone-built
settlements. (3)
The complex together with a further 'scooped' enclosure and two huts
at NT 91780854 are fairly typical of remains associated with local
native settlement, although in this case an overall enclosing feature
appears to be absent. Sketch survey at 1:2500. (4)
The larger complex, which includes at least four external
huts, is more accurately sited at NT 91740868. Similarly the
subsidiary enclosures, which again have four hut sites, at NT
91670857. There are occasional clearance heaps together with traces
of lynchets and field banks in the vicinity. (5)
No change since reports of 2 5 57, 3 7 70 and 3 2 75. Surveyed at
1:10 000. (6)
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