(NU15253392) Earthwork. (1)

An earthwork with two annexes, the whole quadrangular in form, and measuring 143ft by 101ft overall. It is formed by a single stone rampart in the east (thought to be a later addition), but along the north and west sides there are two, effected by the covering annexes [see plan]. Two original entrances are evident, one in the south near the cliff edge, which forms the southern boundary, and the other in the west, the latter marked by large upright stones. In addition there is a well-defined entrance to the Western annexe. Internally, there are two slightly raised circular areas 18ft and 24ft in diameter respectively. (2)

Listed as pre-Roman Iron Age multivallate. [Forts, settlements and enclosures]. (3)

The work falls on the 200ft contour, and abuts a sheer cliff face. It is in fair condition, and substantially as described. The rampart of the main enclosure on the north and west sides, where best preserved, is 5m wide, and 2m high. In the east, it is denuded, but appears generally weaker suggesting possible later work as previously noted. Similarly, the western annexe is strong, while the other is poorly defined and may be a secondary addition. Internally, the 'circular areas' are probably hut sites, and fragmentary dividing walls are discernible within the main enclosure. A part hollow way, part natural rift traverses the earthwork on the west side.
The position and character of the work are clearly defensive, and it is probably Iron Age in origin. Resurveyed at 1/2500. (4)

Condition unchanged, but published survey (25!) revised owing to minor misrepresentations. The hollow way appears to have no relevance in the context of the earthwork. (5)

Scheduled. (6)

NU 153 339. Spindlestone Heugh. Listed in a gazetteer of British hillforts as a multivallate structure enclosing ?0.40ha. (7a)

NU 153 339. Camp on Spindlestone Heughs. Scheduled No ND 311. (7b)