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TOWN DITCH
A ditch which forms part of a defensive barrier around a town.
Classifications
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| BOUNDARY DITCH | A ditch that indicates the limit of an area or a piece of land. |
| DITCH | A long, narrow channel dug in the ground, used for irrigation or drainage, as a boundary or as part of a defensive barrier. |
| TOWN | A settlement with public buildings, commercial establishments and private dwellings, larger than a village and having more complete and independent local government. |
| TOWN WALL | A fortified wall, forming part of a defensive barrier around a town or city. |
