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Carman Hill-fort: inner wall of annexe

This is the sixth in a series of ten linked items showing the structure of an ancient hill-fort on Carman Hill (for an in-depth discussion of its history, see Link ).

The outer enclosure of the hill-fort is mostly enclosed by a single wall. However, on the eastern side, the fort has an annexe, bounded by an inner and an outer wall. These two walls run almost parallel to each other, and are particularly well-preserved.

[See the end-note for a link to an annotated satellite view. The annexe is on the east, outlined by dark pink markers. In the list of markers associated with that map, click on the first of the two "Annexe - inner wall" entries to see where this photograph was taken.]

Only part of the wall is shown here, since its next section lies over the brow of the hill; however, the next item in this series takes up the course of that wall from the point at which it drops out of sight here.

Carman Reservoir can be seen in the background, left of centre, and Dumbarton Rock can be seen just right of centre on the near shore of the River Clyde.

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