Fascinating example of early medieval deliberate destruction of a probable tower. Multiple methods of destruction, here infilling and burning, make the destruction more intentional. The inclusion of a hoard would be very unusual at a slighted castle, which perhaps sets it apart from #slighting. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00665983.2008.11020749 #MedievalArchaeology #archaeology #castles #destruction #TheArchaeologicalJournal