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Record 1 2005-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architectural Elements
  • Archaeology
  • Construction Engineering (Military)
DEF

A step running inside the parapet for the troops to stand on, while firing over the parapet.

CONT

Based on the maps and archaeological evidence, it appears that the narrow, southern trench was the actual palisade wall as shown on Labastida, and the northern trench was a narrow excavation probably made to supply the earth for a banquette, or firing step, against the northern face of the palisade, and to be a space where the defenders could step down to get their heads below the firing slots left in the palisade wall ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments d'architecture
  • Archéologie
  • Génie construction (Militaire)
DEF

Gradin aménagé derrière un parapet pour permettre de prendre une position de tir.

Spanish

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