Written in a green hardback site ledger.
28 November 1978 North Rise Enclosure
Went up before first light as frost was due. Wind from the west, steady enough across the top. Ground hard on approach. No sign of foot traffic since last inspection.
Lower gate lantern in place. Wick trimmed back. Burn steady, though lower than expected for the draught. No pooling at base.
Walked outer bank first. South dip holding. No slip after last week’s rain. Grass inside still shorter than out, though not by much now. Worth noting.
Frost present across field and outer slope. Inner ground not taking it fully. Clear margin visible once light came up. Runs near circular but not true. East side breaks early, just below the central stone. Interior soil dark where outer ground white.
Margin narrower than recorded last winter. No entry made at that time beyond routine note.
Knelt to check by hand. Surface cold same as elsewhere. No warmth in it. Soil firm. No standing water beneath.
While taking depth at north point, frost formed briefly along the inside edge where boot had disturbed it. Cleared again within a minute. No change in temperature felt.
Central stone upright. East lean remains slight but persistent. No fresh shift visible.
No ribbon. No wire. No sign of recent visit.
Returned to crest lantern. Flame dipped twice without wind alteration. Trimmed again. Held steady thereafter.
Will attend after second frost and mark margin if line repeats.
No further action at present.