09-16-2012, 01:31 AM
Quote:I read these both as ridge top positions.
The idea is, I think, for the hills at either side to act as 'barriers', channelling the British advance into the narrow space and towards the Roman line, and preventing them outflanking it. No need for additional fortifications.
My suggested site at Dunstable is in a saddle of the Chilterns. The (hypothetical) position itself is on a shallow slope, but lies between two steep 50m elevations on each flank.
I believed your CS idea was something similar actually!
Does anyone have a plan of Webster's proposed arrangement at Mancetter, for comparison purposes?
Nathan Ross