Difference between revisions of "Defence structure"
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| − | Umbrella term for fortifications that were either purposely constructed in the water or that were once terrestrial and became inundated as a result of sea-level change. A [[ship trap]], [[sea barrier]] or harbour facility and be integrated in a defence structure. | + | Umbrella term for fortifications that were either purposely constructed in the water or that were once terrestrial and became inundated as a result of sea-level change. A [[ship trap]], [[sea barrier]] or harbour facility and be integrated in a wider defence structure. |
A barrier can consist of oblique or vertical wooden piles, stones or log coffins filled with stones <ref> Guide for Archaeological Heritage in Finland: underwater defence structure: http://akp.nba.fi/wiki;vedenalainen-estevarustus</ref> | A barrier can consist of oblique or vertical wooden piles, stones or log coffins filled with stones <ref> Guide for Archaeological Heritage in Finland: underwater defence structure: http://akp.nba.fi/wiki;vedenalainen-estevarustus</ref> | ||
Revision as of 16:48, 5 August 2020
Umbrella term for fortifications that were either purposely constructed in the water or that were once terrestrial and became inundated as a result of sea-level change. A ship trap, sea barrier or harbour facility and be integrated in a wider defence structure.
A barrier can consist of oblique or vertical wooden piles, stones or log coffins filled with stones [1]
- ↑ Guide for Archaeological Heritage in Finland: underwater defence structure: http://akp.nba.fi/wiki;vedenalainen-estevarustus
