More information : (Centred SX 08318260) Castle Goff (NR). (1)
An earthwork formed of a single bank and ditch, about 200' in diameter, with an outwork about 300' long, by 120' wide to the W.
Two I.A. annexed enclosures on a plateau site. (2-3)
'Castle Goff' (name confirmed is on level ground at the S end
of a ridge which offers no natural defence, but affords good
visibility.
It comprises a well-preserved sub-circular enclosure of 0.5m
internal diameter. The perimeter bank measures 1.8m high
internally, and 3.5m externally, from the bottom of an outer
ditch averaging 0.8m deep and 8.0m wide. There is a simple
causeway entrance gap on the W. side. An unusual feature is the
Western Annex, 106.0m N-S by 36.0m E-W. This comprises a bank
and outer ditch now partly incorporated within a modern field
boundary; its original entrance on the W is now blocked. The
annex is evidently of subsequent construction since its
terminals do not encroach upon the ditch of the inner work.
The northern terminal is above average strength for a length
of 12.0m, with a maximum height of 2.0m externally and 1.7m
internally; westward of this the bank has been lowered and
spread, and the corresponding outer ditch is weak. Both
enclosures have slightly undulating interiors and are under
pasture.
Although of uncommon plan the whole appears to represent an
IA/RB 'Round' type settlement. The earthworks are well defined
on OS AP (a).
Surveyed at 1:2500 on PFD. (4)
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