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Johnnyboy
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Re: Skipsea
Feb 26, 2008, 23:31
I grew up in nearby Hornsea, and always thought that Skipsea Brough looked like a mini-Silbury. it seems to have something which other local mottes don't have, such as Noddle Hill near Hull (perhaps that one's proximity to Bransholme takes something from it!)

Last time I was at Skipsea, the base of the Brough was partially flooded - a fine sight. There's a very clearly defined circular bank around the mound, and separated from it by the moat. Again, I thought of Silbury with its "moat". I'd also agree that the bailey earthworks are very reminiscent of a hillfort - the castle was apparently dismantled and abandoned long before it had a chance to be rebuilt in stone.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v428/JRSewell68/new%20year/skip4.jpg
(The mound in its hollow)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v428/JRSewell68/new%20year/skip3.jpg
(The circular bank and damp moat)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v428/JRSewell68/new%20year/skip1.jpg
(Bailey earthworks from the top of the motte - the area between them was once water, and they were connected by a causeway)
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