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Bitesize article on (Welsh) Hillforts

Started by Imperial Dave, December 04, 2016, 10:34:09 AM

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Imperial Dave

December 04, 2016, 10:34:09 AM
http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20160518-why-prehistoric-welsh-people-built-so-many-forts-on-hills

another article from the beeb, short and punchy although nothing ground breaking here
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Patrick Waterson

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December 04, 2016, 10:42:11 AM
One is put in mind of family-size motte-and-bailey castles.
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December 04, 2016, 10:54:38 AM
indeed Patrick and as we know some were 'converted' into said Motte and Bailey types
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