Excavation
Date 26 March 1980 - 25 July 1980
Event ID 1034174
Category Recording
Type Excavation
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NX 484428 During this third season of excavation, almost the entire length of 'the 13th century curtain wall surrounding the motte summit was traced on the seaward side of the site. Elements of this defensive line were very well preserved, notably a later latrine tower with associated garderobe pits (late 15th century) situated in the NE corner of the site. In the SE corner of the summit a kitchen was located, along with an associated drain and large hearth (16th century). A third phase of timber building, predating the stone castle construction, has been isolated, apparently predating the two other known timber phases. This earliest structure was only partially excavated but appears to be a large hut circle, underlying the wooden tower and hall structures, already exposed.
G J Ewart 1980
Sponsor: SDD (AM) Historic Buildings and Monuments
Kirkdale Archaeology
