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TOWN DEFENCES
Defensive fortifications, such as ramparts, ditches and stone walls, built to defend a town or city.
Classifications
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| BARBICAN | Any earthworks, walling, bastion or fortified outwork, or combination of these, generally with ditch or moat. |
| BASTION | A flanking tower or projection from the main walls of a defensive work, from which a garrison can defend the ground in front or on the flank. |
| FORTRESS | A major fortified place, often a town, capable of containing a large force. If Roman use LEGIONARY FORTRESS. |
| TOWN | A settlement with public buildings, commercial establishments and private dwellings, larger than a village and having more complete and independent local government. |
| WALL | An enclosing structure composed of brick, stone or similar materials. Use specific type where known. |
