Thesaurus Term/Concept: INTERVAL TOWER
Identifier | 68888 |
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Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
Status | Preferred |
Index? | Yes |
Scope Note | A tower situated above the rampart walkway and in between the angle towers along a defensive structure, such as a castle wall. They were used as lookout towers, roofed strongpoints or platforms from which missiles could be discharged or artillery fired. |