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Counterscarps

Scope note

Use for the outer slopes of encircling defensive ditches; for the inner slopes, use "scarps."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30003708

Broader Terms used

outworks

Equivalent Terms used

counterscarp

Created

13yrs ago

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