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Coastal fortifications

Scope note

Use for fortifications erected along seacoasts, as to prevent the passage of ships or to protect the land from attack.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300048803

Broader Terms used

fortifications

Equivalent Terms used

coastal fortification

Created

13yrs ago

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