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==Further references==
==Further references==
Earathwork, probably iron age (but possibly much later) on curiously low-lying ground, about 42m. by 26m. within as many as four ramparts and ditches with an average of more than 9m. between the two outer banks, though much of the NE perimeter has been destroyed. SE entrance. The 13.5m. diameter annular bank in the middle is probably later.<ref>[[Gifford, Fife|Gifford, ''Fife'']], page 148.</ref>
Earthwork, probably iron age (but possibly much later) on curiously low-lying ground, about 42m. by 26m. within as many as four ramparts and ditches with an average of more than 9m. between the two outer banks, though much of the NE perimeter has been destroyed. SE entrance. The 13.5m. diameter annular bank in the middle is probably later.<ref>[[Gifford, Fife|Gifford, ''Fife'']], page 148.</ref>


==Notes==
==Notes==

Revision as of 13:53, 5 February 2022

Building summary
[photo awaited]
Name Dunshelt Plantation,earthwork
Date Prehistoric
See map
OS grid ref NO 24620 10153
Latitude & longitude 56°16'40"N 3°13'8"W

Dunshelt Plantation, earthwork is a prehistoric fort in Woodmill Farm, near Dunshalt (or Dunshelt). It is south of the River Eden, and just within the Parish of Falkland.

HES Scheduled monument designation details[1]
Reference: SM809 Date added: 14/10/1935
Address/Site Name

Dunshelt Plantation,earthwork

Type

Prehistoric domestic and defensive: fort (includes hill fort and promontory fort)

Description

Further references

Earthwork, probably iron age (but possibly much later) on curiously low-lying ground, about 42m. by 26m. within as many as four ramparts and ditches with an average of more than 9m. between the two outer banks, though much of the NE perimeter has been destroyed. SE entrance. The 13.5m. diameter annular bank in the middle is probably later.[2]

Notes