Thesaurus Term/Concept: PROMONTORY FORT
| Identifier | 68863 |
|---|---|
| Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A defensive enclosure created by constructing one or more lines of ramparts across a neck of land, in order to defend, or restrict access to, a spur or promontory, either inland or on the coast. |
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Related Terms/Concepts (1)
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Instances/Examples (3)
| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MDO8633 Iron Age Double Dykes, Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MDO4852 Iron Age hill fort, Sturminster Newton Castle (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MWX3178 Promontory Fort, Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth (Monument) |