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word Extwistle formed matter for controversy. EHuach side of the 
encampment measures about 150 feet in length within the 
trenches; the remains of the fosse and vallum are very distinct, 
and spaces still remain for the Pretorian and Decuman Gates. 
The remains of a smaller enclosure, measuring about 60 feet 
square, exist at the south-east corner. Ata short distance is a 
circular tumulus about 45 feet in diameter. The party next 
passed across the Swinden Valley, which contains the reservoirs 
of the Burnley Corporation, and noticed the remains of Ring 
Stones Camp, on Slipper Hill. These are very similar in char- 
acter to those on Twist Hill. The Camp is oblong in form, 
measuring 200 feet by 160 feet, with a small enclosure adjoining, 
50 feet square. The fosse appears to have been 20 feet in breadth, 
and the vallum is considerably above the general surface. The 
remains of a beacon and tumulus are situated on the crest of the 
hill at a short distance. The late Mr. Wilkinson, F.R.A.S., says 
in his paper on the Battle of Brunanburgh, that “there is a 
tradition which is still prevalent in Worsthorn, to the effect that 
the Danes constructed these defences, that a great battle was 
fought on the moor, and that five kings were buried under the 
mounds.” This statement is used in support of the claims of 
Saxifield as the probable site of the great conflict, when the 
Saxons under Athelstan completely defeated the Danes, Picts and 
Scots, A.D. 938, and when, according to the ‘‘ Saxon Chronicle,” 
‘‘ Five kings lay on that battle field, 
In bloom of youth, pierced through with swords.” 
The slopes of Saxifield are seen from the commanding 
positions which Twist Castle and Ring Stones Camp occupy. 
And now was brought to a termination the survey of this 
interesting line of fortifications. The mode of construction of 
some of the camps and their situation, stamp them as of Roman 
origin, while the abundance of Saxon and Danish names in the 
locality, certainly attest the presence of the Saxons and Danes in 
these parts, who in turn would occupy the fortresses erected by 
the Romans, as well as construct new entrenchments. Con- 
sidering the magnitude and position of these strongholds, they 
must have secured for their masters control over large and 
important districts. It is, therefore, not at all improbable, that 
in the neighbourhood of these mountain fastnesses sanguinary 
engagements have been fought, as the several races which 
successively invaded our shores, established themselves in 
our island, from the conquest of Imperial Rome to the incursions 
of the fierce sea-kings of Norway and Denmark. 
After partaking of a substantial tea at the Rogerham Gate 
Inn, a brief visit was paid to Extwistle Hall, where, by the 
kindness of the occupants, the party was privileged to view the 
interior of the fine old hall, formerly the residence of the Parker 
