Thesaurus Term/Concept: FORTIFICATION
| Identifier | 68874 |
|---|---|
| Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A usually permanent defensive work. Use specific type where known. |
Broader Terms/Concepts (1)
Related Terms/Concepts (6)
Narrower Terms/Concepts (30)
- ANGLE TOWER
- ARTILLERY FORTIFICATION
- ARTILLERY TOWER
- BAILEY
- BARBICAN
- BARMKIN
- BASTION
- BERM
- BLAST WALL
- BLOCKHOUSE
- BOOM TOWER
- BULWARK
- CAPONIER
- CASEMATE
- CHEMISE
- CURTAIN WALL
- FLANKER
- FLANKING TOWER
- GATE TOWER
- GLACIS
- GUN EMPLACEMENT
- HORNWORK
- INTERVAL TOWER
- LOOPHOLED WALL
- MACHINE GUN POST
- POSTERN
- RAMPART
- SCARP
- SCONCE
- TURRET
Instances/Examples (4)
| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MHG5606 Coroghon Castle, Canna (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MHG52592 Fort, Torr a'Phloda (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MHG53486 Possible fortification or wall, NNW of Rogie Farm (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MHG54018 Suggested site of Jacobite Fortification, Dalmore (Monument) |