FRONTIER DEFENCE
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.
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
> Defence
>>> Cross Ridge Dyke
>>> Defensive Pits
>>> Fort Annexe
>>> Fortlet
>>> Military Road
>>> Quarry Pit
>>> Roman Fort
>>> Signal Platform
>>> Signal Station
Related Terms
| 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. |
