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pillboxes (military structures) (fortifications (built environment), <single built works by function>, ... Built Environment (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: Small defensive fortifications used as a gun emplacement or observation point; used in battle situations and routinely to command control of a site. Examples are pillboxes made of concrete that were used in battlefield defensive systems during World War I. |
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pillboxes (military structures) (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,PN)
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pillbox (military structure) (C,U,English,AD,U,SN)
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sperfort (C,U,Dutch,AD,U,U)
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sperforten (C,U,Dutch-P,D,U,U)
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Facet/Hierarchy Code: V.RK |
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.... Built Environment (hierarchy name) (G) |
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........................ fortifications (built environment) (G) |
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............................ pillboxes (military structures) (P,U) |
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Dutch ..... Klein verdedigingswerk voor de controle van belangrijke doorgangen, zoals grote verkeerswegen of spoorwegen, bij bruggen, rivierovergangen, bergpassen. |
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