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that the 'cross-banks' (Fig 13 d) on the slopes nearby were relatively modern. As noted above, traces of cultivation in the form of ridge and furrow can be observed at the west end of both inner and outer enclosures, but ploughing may have covered a wider area than this. The internal quarry ditch, for example, appears to have been smoothed off at some point and plough scars remain. There is, however, nothing to indicate precisely when this took place. The distance between furrows in the outer enclosure is 8m, while in the inner it is 5m. Taking this at face value two periods appear to be represented, though it is possible that both could relate to the period of the Napoleonic Wars. The undated Tithe map of Aymestrey (probably c1830) depicts the area as rough pasture and consequently this activity would appear to predate that. Figure 24 One of two squared limestone blocks noted during the survey. This one in the internal quarry ditch, the other in the outer enclosure. Within the outer enclosure the staggered entrance (Fig 8 d) is flanked by an internal bank of sharp outline. It deviates from the general course of the enclosure earthworks and may ©ENGLISH HERITAGE 77 36-2008
therefore be of medieval construction providing access to the warren, park or both. Two hollow ways set 25m apart and situated towards the east end cut through the enclosure bank transversely and may also be associated with the warren. The bank between them is enhanced and may even have supported a structure. The platforms within the enclosure at this point are generally circular and of subtle profile, although it is not inconceivable that here lies paraphernalia associated with the warren lodge. Three, or possibly four pillow mounds in the outer enclosure and further possible examples on the steep slopes on the inner quarry ditch and outer rampart in the west were identified, inclusive of those noted by the RCHM in 1931. All were long examples with, in most cases, narrow and shallow side ditches. Those in the outer enclosure were set around the rim of the main enclosure counterscarp and were well spaced, presumably in order to allow reasonable areas for grazing between separate breeding populations, although the curious examples set in the internal quarry ditch and the west of the site would make it difficult for the warrener to keep an eye on the rabbits. Figure 25 Earthwork features on the edge of the internal quarry ditch. ©ENGLISH HERITAGE 78 36-2008
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RESEARCH DEPARTMENT REPORT SERIES n
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SUMMARY Analytical survey and inves
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CONTENTS 1. Introduction 1 2. Topog
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25. Photograph of earthwork feature
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INTRODUCTION Having visited Herefor
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Figure 1 Anthills in the interior o
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Figure 2 Location map. Croft Ambrey
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TOPOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY AND DRAINAGE Th
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engraved hollow way leading to it f
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avine……the Aymestrey rock….di
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LANDSCAPE HISTORY Early description
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Despite its distance from the major
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obtained a lease of the lands from
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Figure 4 New map of Herefordshire b
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park' (Anon 1960), while other aven
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shows a footpath leading to a break
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quarry ditch as 'canal-like'. The R
Page 36 and 37: Excavations at the south-west entra
Page 38 and 39: Stanford observed that there was mo
Page 40 and 41: contrast, having targeted the mound
Page 42 and 43: sweep of a bivallate bank and ditch
Page 44 and 45: way situated opposite a group of bu
Page 46 and 47: This latter is the central of three
Page 48 and 49: the circuit. The enclosed area is l
Page 50 and 51: 'extension' they cut the corner tak
Page 52 and 53: way leading to this and into the in
Page 54 and 55: A fourth, upper terrace can also be
Page 56 and 57: Westwards, several substantial cres
Page 58 and 59: DISCUSSION Stanford (1974, 17-25) p
Page 60 and 61: also for example, a feature of caus
Page 62 and 63: along its length. It is worth consi
Page 64 and 65: a clean, level floor of limestone b
Page 66 and 67: of the boundary earthwork was expla
Page 68 and 69: for wheeled vehicles to negotiate.
Page 70 and 71: site from elsewhere. This also occu
Page 72 and 73: The earthwork survey reveals that f
Page 74 and 75: Some of the smaller discontinuous p
Page 76 and 77: case of Danebury, where a large num
Page 78 and 79: While acknowledgement of the presen
Page 80 and 81: vertical escarpment. Nevertheless a
Page 82 and 83: The symbolic importance of such nat
Page 84 and 85: * * * The sharp profile, form and r
Page 88 and 89: Figure 26 Interpretation plot showi
Page 90 and 91: primarily for deer management purpo
Page 92 and 93: CONCLUSIONS As one of the few exten
Page 94 and 95: REFERENCES Anon 1852 'Aymestrey' Tr
Page 96 and 97: London: F Cass Ellison, A and Drewe
Page 98 and 99: Naturalists Field Club 39, 31-39 Ta
Page 100 and 101: Figure 29 Numbered parkland trees.
Page 102 and 103: Unnumbered 2.3m NW fence line Unnum
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