70 YDS N OF OVING CHURCH

Location/Address

None recorded

Type

Other site, structure or landscape

Assets that cannot fit any of the other categories. This category includes sites of archaeological interest, where the original form and function may not be apparent without the use of archaeological techniques and interpretation.

Description

Earthwork remains of Saxon or Medieval ringwork, with house platforms inside outer enclosure. Dimensions - Radius 0025 m REMAINS OF SMALL RINGWORK. GROUND FALLS STEEPLY TO W (B1). REMAINS CONSIST OF EAST HALF OF SMALL CIRCULAR ENCLOSURE DEFENDED BY DRY DITCH. NO APPARENT ENTRANCE (B2). Earthworks probably represent a seigneural holding of Medieval date, commanding extensive views over the vale. Ringwork with possible outer ward or bailey to west which contains at least 2 building platforms on northern side (B7).

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Statement of Significance

Asset type

Earthwork remains of Saxon or Medieval ringwork, with house platforms inside outer enclosure.

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Date Listed

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