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    A circular rampart (German: Ringwall) is an embankment built in the shape of a circle that was used as part of the defences for a military fortification...
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    The circular rampart of Burg (German: Ringwall von Burg) is a defensive work from the Early Middle Ages period located near the German town of Celle in...
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    ringworks all made use of ditch and rampart defences, and they are the characteristic feature of circular ramparts. The ramparts could be reinforced and raised...
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    The only visible remains are two circular earth ramparts, covered with stones. In times of war, the circular rampart was a strong fortification against...
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    made of stone or earth. Earthen ringforts would have been marked by a circular rampart (a bank and ditch), often with a stakewall. Both stone and earthen...
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    Abatis Acropolis Agger Broch Burgus Castellum Castra Castros Chengqiang Circular rampart City gate Crannog Ditch Defensive wall Dun Faussebraye Gatehouse Gord...
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    (Teutoburg Forest) range. The monument is located inside the remains of a circular rampart. The monument was constructed between 1838 and 1875 to commemorate...
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    henges are not considered to have been defensive constructions (cf. circular rampart). The three henge types are as follows, with the figure in brackets...
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    consists of a circular rampart surrounded by a ditch. Four main roads arranged in a cross connects the fortress center with the rampart's outer ring. The...
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    eastern edge of the Palatinate Forest. At the summit is an ancient circular rampart, now designated as a cultural monument, and the natural monument of...
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