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Curtain walls (fortification elements)

Scope note

Use for the enclosing walls connecting bastions or towers in fortifications.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30002504

Broader Terms used

defensive walls

Term used for

walls, curtain

Equivalent Terms used

curtain wall (fortification element)

Created

13yrs ago

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