More information : (SZ 14309552) Fort (OE) (1)
An earthwork, oval in shape, and occupying about one third
of an acre, consisting of a broad rampart with faint
indications of an outside ditch. No entrance visible. No flints
or foundations discovered in rampart. (2)
Hill fort on St Catherine's Hill. (3)
The situation and size of the works of this enclosure suggest
that it was constructed for pastoral rather than defensive
purposes. (4)
A small ovoid enclosure consisting of a broad flattened bank
up to 10.0m in width and 1.5m in height with faint outer ditch.
In the northern part of the enclosed area and adjacent to
the rampart is a small platform some 16.0m by 12.0m and 1.1m
in height.
No trace of an entrance is visible on the ground or on AP Air
Ministry 719/47/91 where the work is clearly visible. (See
Illustrations Card).
The origin and purpose of this work must remain in doubt.
Resurveyed at 1:2500. (5)
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