Hampshire Treasures

Volume 6 ( East Hampshire)

Group B - Archaeological Sites and Remains (Post Norman)
Description and Date:	Motte and Bailey (Remains)
Remarks:	Rowland's Castle. North of brick works. Partly dug away on east side. Entrance appears to have been in centre of western bank opposite mound. Prior to construction of railway a deep gorge existed east of the mound. Ditch 80 yds. east remains. This suggests plan of rectangular bailey with central mound. Large piece of masonry said to be part of keep. O.S.A. No. SU71 SW20. Ref: Field Archaeology as Illustrated by Hampshire, 1915, (Williams-Freeman), pp.400-1.
Protection:	S.A.M. No. 128 C.A.
Grid Ref.:	SU 733 105
Punchcard No.:	2312 34

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