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Preferred term

Barbicans  

Definition

  • Outworks in Medieval fortifications, such as gate towers; advance works used to flank the approach to a gateway [AAT]

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • BARBACANS
  • TOWERS, BARBICANS

Notation

  • 112108

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-SW7D5BG5-B

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