ANCIENT EARTHWORKS 



At the south-west corner a sunk path, well covered by the ramparts, 

 leads down to the neighbourhood of a spring ; and in the middle of the south 

 side another postern is provided with its individual defence of an elliptical 

 chamber open only to the path. Again drawing near to the south-east a 

 depression lies at the end of the berm ; the work immediately below this 

 angle is a modern cutting for a road. The platforms, or berms, which at 

 present surround the north-west and south, were no doubt originally protected 

 by ramparts. 



The surmises of Rollings and Camden as to its ancient occupants 

 having been mentioned, we may observe that in 1853 were found a flint 



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SANVEY CASTLE, NEAR WITHCOTR 



arrow-head, fragments of rude British earthenware, and a human skeleton 

 buried in a crouching position ; also Roman coins, a dagger, and a 

 spear head. 



WITHCOTE 'SANVEY CASTLE' (xxxiii, n). 'Castle Hill,' which is 

 situated less than a mile to the south-west of the village, is one hill amongst 

 many, but low in comparison with those surrounding it, which overlook and 

 command the interior of the stronghold. Seldom is a fortress found in such 

 a position, and the thought is suggested that possibly it served as a camp of 

 refuge, partially hidden amid its surroundings. 



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