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HALIFAX DEFENCE COMPLEX [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-09-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
- Heritage
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Halifax Defence Complex
1, record 1, English, Halifax%20Defence%20Complex
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Of the many different forts and batteries constructed by the British and Canadian militaries in the Halifax area, there are five that are today national historic sites owned and administered by Parks Canada. These five sites are known collectively as the Halifax Defence Complex and are part of a nation-wide family of national historic sites. 1, record 1, English, - Halifax%20Defence%20Complex
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
- Patrimoine
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Complexe de défense d'Halifax
1, record 1, French, Complexe%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20d%27Halifax
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Parmi les nombreux forts et batteries construits par les forces militaires britanniques et canadiennes dans la région d'Halifax, cinq sont maintenant des lieux historiques nationaux que possède et administre Parcs Canada. Ensemble, ces cinq lieux forment le Complexe de défense d'Halifax et font partie d'un réseau de lieux historiques nationaux qui s'étend à la grandeur du pays. 1, record 1, French, - Complexe%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20d%27Halifax
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Topónimos (Canadá)
- Patrimonio
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Complejo de Defensa de Halifax
1, record 1, Spanish, Complejo%20de%20Defensa%20de%20Halifax
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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