Thesaurus Term/Concept: DEFENCE LINE
| Identifier | 167311 |
|---|---|
| Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A system of defensive works such as anti-tank obstacles, ditches and pillboxes, designed to stop the advance of an enemy. Defence lines were constructed across and around strategic areas of ground and sites such as industrial towns. |
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Instances/Examples (7)
| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MKE97668 A Second World War defended area, Westbrook Bay, Westbrook (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MKE110857 Lower Lines, Chatham (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MKE114655 Possible Second World War anti-landing ditch (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MWX18996 Queenborough Lines (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MKE92001 Second World War defensive trenches discovered during the East Kent Access Route excavations (2009-2011) (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MKE92023 Second World War zig-zag defensive trench discovered during the East Kent Access Route excavations (2009-2011) (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MKE2284 The Chatham Lines, Chatham and Gillingham (Monument) |