SIGNAL STATION
A turf and stone platform attached to a FRONTIER DEFENCE, and thought to be a beacon stance.
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
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Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| FORTLET | A small Roman military installation, generally built as an outpost for 80 soldiers or fewer, usually defended by a single rampart and ditch, and containing accommodation for troops and officers, together with stores and ancillary buildings. |
| LEGIONARY FORTRESS | A large, fortified permanent military base built to house a Roman legion, generally defended by at least one rampart and ditch. |
| SIGNAL PLATFORM | A turf platform attached to a Roman military installation, and thought to be a beacon stance. |
| WATCH TOWER | A building or structure from which observation is kept of the approach of danger. |
