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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. | + | 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. |
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− | 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> A [[sea barrier]] or harbour facility can be integrated in a wider defence structure. |
Revision as of 15:19, 30 December 2020
Defintion
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.
Description
A barrier can consist of oblique or vertical wooden piles, stones or log coffins filled with stones [1] A sea barrier or harbour facility can be integrated in a wider defence structure.
- ↑ Guide for Archaeological Heritage in Finland: underwater defence structure: http://akp.nba.fi/wiki;vedenalainen-estevarustus