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forms the north-western end of the Lickey range, here called the Clent 

 Hills, of which Tutnall, where the Neolithic implements were found, 

 is the south-western end. This range of hills is the dividing line 

 between the watersheds of the Trent and the Severn, and probably 

 therefore research would show traces of forts on some of them, as they 

 must have formed the eastern line of defence to the Severn valley. 



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Crossing to the west bank of the Severn, earthworks become more 

 numerous. It is probable that some traces might be found on the 

 hills above Ribbesford and on the Abberley range, but there can be no 

 doubt as to the entrenchment of the height above Witley which over- 

 looks not only the west bank of the Severn valley but also guards the 

 entrance into the Teme valley. 



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