Thesaurus Term/Concept: CIRCULAR REDOUBT
Identifier | 140290 |
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Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
Status | Preferred |
Index? | Yes |
Scope Note | A large circular defence work surrounded by a brick revetted ditch and sunken below a glacis. Usually built out of brick with the embrasures lined with granite blocks. Armed with ten or elven guns. Early 19th century as part of coastline defence. |