Greaves Ash Camp (Ingram)
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Description
...The 'oppidum' at Greaves Ash was excavated in 1861 by the Berwick Naturalists' Club. It consists of three detached forts which nevertheless form one assemblage of dwellings and fortifications. The western fort (defended by two stone walls with offset entrances on the east,) contains circular huts and enclosures. Some of the huts were excavated, parts of querns and parts of a glass armlet were found. The adjacent eastern fort with single wall contained similar huts; entrance on the north-east. The upper fort also apparently single-walled with several entrances, similar huts and enclosures. (2) The glass armlet is dated 2nd - 4th century AD; together with other finds suggesting a 'native in the Roman period' date for the site. (3) The western fort is as described above, 16 hut circles being identifiable. The eastern fort appears to be an annexe. The upper fort is a complex series of contiguous enclosures and huts..... -
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Keys to the Past (Durham & Northumbria County Councils) -
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