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Black Fort Roundhouse, Claare Ouyr

Archaeology

The site of the "Black Fort", which is a much denuned, circular earthwork within a culitvated field. The earthwork was largely levelled by agricultural improvement circa 1820 and is now defined by very low, ploughed out banks. It had a single rampart, defining an enclosure less than 40 metres in diameter overall.


The earthwork is situated on a slight ridge, it is not in a natural defensive position. By its dimensions and form it is comparable to the Round-houses of circa 200 AD, although not set in low lying or marshy land. It has a diameter from bank top to bank top of 32.0 m and maximum outer and inner heights of 0.5 m. There is no visible trace of an entrance or of stone work.

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  • Parish: Malew
  • Sheading: Rushen
  • Grid Ref: SC2892074260

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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