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Architectural elements > Sally ports

Preferred term

Sally ports  

Definition

  • Large gates or passages generally linking the inner and outer works of fortresses and suitable for the use of troops making a sortie [AAT]

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Ports, sally
  • Sallyports

Notation

  • 120743

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-W9BR2J1H-B

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