More information : [Centred at SD 8762 4828] Ancient Earthwork [T.I.] (1) A rectangular camp at Gilbeber Hill,the E. and W. sides 24 yds. each, the N. and S. sides 25 yds. each, with an opening on the N. side 14 yds. from the E. corner. The corners are rounded, the ramparts 2ft. high and composed of materials from the ditch outside. [SD 84 NW] Believed to be a Ro. exploratory camp. (2.) On Gildersben Hill,Bracewell,are some works traditionally ascribed to Prince Rupert, during his march through Craven in 1644. A small square encampment, strengthened by a long rectilinear Fosse, which descends the hill slope, on each side, to the plain below.(3.) (2-3) Surveyed. This earthwork bears no close comparison with the example quoted, and is not strengthened by a fosse. It is of larger proportions both in area and strength of rampart. The only feature common to all three earthworks within the parish each of which have been compared to one another, See SD 84 NE 5 for the third) are their isolated positions on the summits of knolls. The origin and purpose of this enclosure is unknown, though Dr. A. Raistrick(a.) is of the opinion that it cannot be pre-Roman. His assessment of a possible dating is confined to the discovery of Md. pottery in a similar, though unspecified earthwork near Skipton. (4) Condition unchanged. Survey of 15.8.61 checked and still correct. (5)
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