what was the logic behind stockpiling around it instead of just putting a fence on it?
It was supposed to be walled, but then the active people quit and the place was deserted. There were two people living there (or maybe three), not logging in for days, and with no intention in improving the village. If it weren't for the moot post I don't think anyone would have bat an eye on this matter.
http://odditown.com/haven/map/#x=70.58&y=-31.2&zoom=9
can i visit you? please.
Please do. Secret is well known and gates are wide open. I recommend visiting the Sand Cat Tavern just a little to the NE. It's a beautiful project, I myself traded some stuff at their stalls. They are still improving the area, so it should come out even better. Too bad I guess they are Russian and it's hard to dialogue.
The only thing you need to take care is Odditown who harrased, killed or bashed every hermits or villages establishments in the close proximity.