Which is thus described by Dr. Whitaker:--"On the plain summit 
      of the hill are the foundations of a strong wall stretching from 
      the S.W. to the N.E. corner of the tower, and to the edge of a 
      very deep glen. From this glen, a ditch, several hundred yards 
      long, runs south to another deep and rugged ravine. On the N. and 
      W., where the banks are very steep, no wall or mound is 
      discoverable, paling being the only fence that could stand on such 
      ground.
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        "From the Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, it appears that 
      such pounds for deer, sheep, etc., were far from being uncommon in 
      the south of Scotland. The principle of them was something like 
      that of a wire mouse-trap. On the declivity of a steep hill, the 
      bottom and sides of which were fenced so as to be impassable, a 
      wall was constructed nearly level with the surface on the outside, 
      yet so high within, that without wings it was impossible to escape 
      in the opposite direction. Care was probably taken that these 
      enclosures should contain better feed than the neighbouring parks 
      or forests; and whoever is acquainted with the habits of these 
      sequacious animals, will easily conceive, that if the leader was 
      once tempted to descend into the snare, a herd would follow."
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        I cannot conclude without recommending to the notice of all 
      lovers of beautiful scenery Bolton Abbey and its neighbourhood. 
      This enchanting spot belongs to the Duke of Devonshire; and the 
      superintendence of it has for some years been entrusted to the 
      Rev. William Carr, who has most skilfully opened out its features; 
      and, in whatever he has added, has done justice to the place, by 
      working with an invisible hand of art in the very spirit of 
      nature.