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From Shien Hill I headed, west, retracing my easily found steps in the track or mudbath until I reached a track heading south. Follow this until some trees, then follow the fence heading west. A gentle climb to a small ridge gives a superb view of the hillfort plus a couple of hut circles. I approached through the north entrance which is lined by two small dry stane dykes (the borders of the probable main entrance), cutting through several defences. 5 ramparts plus a cheveaux de frise protect the north, it being the most easiest climb. Entrances can also be found to east, west (very steep) and south. The southern entrance appears to have been quarried almost out of existence. A 6m wide wall surrounds the hilltop, protecting the 154m by 90m site, the best remnants are on the north west. A much easier climb than Evelick. Visited 29/12/2023. |
Posted by drewbhoy17th February 2024ce |
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Law Hill (Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork) — Fieldnotes |
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NO1722126230 The best preserved of the hut circles. Follow the route to Law Hill Hillfort and this will be the first hut circle seen. Walls are at least 2m wide and stand at an average height of 0.4m, many stones still sit in place, with the entrance in the north west. NO1708326185 On the slopes leading to the fort, sadly has field clearance or the remains of other hut circles dumped inside. It still stands at 11m wide with walls at almost 4m wide, 0.5m tall. The probable entrance is on the east. NO1706726257 The furthest north of the hut circles that I visited before darkness descended. It is almost 13m wide and has a well defined wall. What I thought might be an entrance on the west is probably recent damage. There are a few more hut circles in the area, however by the time I reached the car it was getting dark. A good time to be heading home. Visited 29/12/2023. |
Posted by drewbhoy 14th March 2024ce |
Arnbathie (Cairn(s)) — Fieldnotes |
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The Arnbathie cairn is situated on the highest point of Law Hill, which is also the highest point of the hillfort. Some stonework remains on the North East and along with, perhaps, a very earthfast sunken kerb. At just over 7.0m wide and 0.5m tall the cairn is grass covered, superb views as the winter's sun begins to fade. Visited 29/12/2023. |
Posted by drewbhoy 17th February 2024ce |
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