More information : The site of a possible 14th century fortified homestead
lies in the field north of Bilborough Church (SK 52004180).
Excavations by H Martin and A Oswald, in 1939, revealed a
rectangular banked enclosure with a rectangular earthwork in
its north east corner (see plan), which carried remains of
limestone walling, and a layer of burnt material suggesting a
wooden or thatched roof. The south east corner of the enclosure has
been destroyed by a modern road, 14th/15th. century occupation was
suggested by the pottery found. (1)
East side and north east corner of enclosure visible on APs, at
SK 52004188. (2)
Romano-British pottery also found on the site. (3)
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