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FRONTIER DEFENCE

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A system of fortifications constructed along a national frontier to contain the local population, as well as keep out undesirable raiders eg. Antonine Wall. Use with more specific monument type where known.

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Term Note
TEMPORARY CAMP A fortified overnight camp enclosed within a shallow ditch, bank and palisade, constructed by Roman troops on campaigns or manoeuvres.
WATCH TOWER A building or structure from which observation is kept of the approach of danger.

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