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FORTRESS

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A major fortified place, often a town, capable of containing a large force. If Roman use LEGIONARY FORTRESS.

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FORTIFICATION A work or installation with a primarily defensive purpose. Use FORT for prehistoric and early historic sites.
TOWN DEFENCES Defensive fortifications, such as ramparts, ditches and stone walls, built to defend a town or city.

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