Archaeology Notes

Event ID 727652

Category Descriptive Accounts

Type Archaeology Notes

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/727652

NX64SW 2 6198044660.

(NX 6198 4466) Borness Batteries (NR)

OS 6" map (1957)

This well-preserved promontory fort is kite-shaped on plan, measuring about 190' by 160'. The landward defences comprise two ramparts with external ditches, and a third, lesser, rampart on the outer lip of the outer ditch. In 1911, the Commission records parts of a stone parapet on the innermost rampart, but this was not seen in 1951, the inner rampart then having the appearance of a pure earthwork like the other two. Several upright stones are recorded on the medial rampart. Their purpose in not understood.

The entrance cuts the defences 77' north of the cliff face. Some slight traces of rectangular buildings were seen in 1951, abutting the inner bank near the entrance, but the possible hut circle noted in 1911 towards the point of the cliff was not located.

R W Feachem 1963; RCAHMS 1914, visited 1911; TS. 1 October 1951

Generally as described although no trace of any internal structures can now be seen. Name confirmed.

Re-surveyed at 1/2500.

Visited by OS (RD) 5 February 1971