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Thesaurus Term/Concept: BASTION

Identifier 68822
Class MONUMENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note 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.

Broader Terms/Concepts (1)

Related Terms/Concepts (3)

Narrower Terms/Concepts (1)

Instances/Examples (2)

Context Record
Monument Type MEX28555 Site of Napoleomic Chelmsford Entrenchments, between Widford & Galleywood (Monument)
Monument Type MEX350 Site of Roman shore fort 'Othona', Bradwell-on-Sea (Monument)