Archaeology Notes

Event ID 711386

Category Descriptive Accounts

Type Archaeology Notes

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NT23NE 25 2852 3917

Crop marks on APs (541/A/438:4039-40) reveal the existence of a fort on the summit of the prominent hill that is crowned by Horsburgh Castle (NT23NE 6). Almost circular on plan, it measures about 250' in diameter within double ditches, each of which was presumably accompanied by an internal rampart. No trace of the fort is visible on the surface.

RCAHMS 1967, visited 1961

While the hill referred to would provide a fairly strong position, there is no evidence of a fort on the ground nor is it clear what RCAHMS have seen on APs.

Visited by OS (RD) 7 June 1971

(NT 2852 3917) Fort, Horsburgh Castle, photographed by the RCAHMS in 1976.