Antiq J 51 (2)

[SU 3237]. The main defences show three phases of construction: (a) a timber-faced rampart of 4th century BC; (b) remodelling in glacis-style, 3rd-2nd centuries; and (c) redigging of the ditch in a flat-bottomed form possibly just before the Roman Conquest. The E gate underwent seven major periods of rebuilding, each showing sub-phases. A development from a simple gate to one defended by massive outworks has been demonstraled. The "middle earthwork" and the "outer earthwork" (probably stock-enclosures) are dated to 3rd-2nd century and 1st century BC respectively. Sample excavation of the interior of the fort showed that occupation was dense. Among the cultural material discovered was a hoard of currency bars. Four large "ritual pits" predate the building of the hillfort. Au(adp)

The iron knife with silver inlay found in 1930 is reconsidered in the light of more recent publication of weapons with silver inlay from the E Baltic area. The technical and stylistic parallels suggest an origin in that area and a date within the period AD 1100-1300. Au