Building a raised patio

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I'm wanting to build a small raised patio. I want it maybe a foot above the height of the existing ground.

Reading pavingexpert.com, it always talks about basically digging down 150mm or so, filling with MOT1 then paving in a wet mortar bed which I understand.

If I want to have a raised patio though, do I still need to dig down? Or can I just put the hardcore directly on the current surface? I want to minimise the risk of it sinking.
 
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