0 strong walls, towers, etc. that are built to protect a place:
The fortifications of the castle were massive and impenetrable.
1 the act of strengthening something, esp. in order to protect it:
The fortifications were mostly suffering from over forty years of neglect.
At this time fortifications consisted mainly of earth banks and wooden palisades.
The fortifications were slowly curtailed, and the living accommodation became more spacious and comfortable.
The small area of the bailey indicated that they were personal rather than communal fortifications and therefore were incompatible with a tribal state.
Large sums might also be required for fortifications, especially from 1588 onwards.
Thus, our troops often encountered very serious difficulties in subduing these earthen fortifications, which offered no opening to attack.
He built fortifications, aqueducts, bridges, theatres and baths and planned whole cities.
He also funded a permanent force of company ships cruising in the area, and improved fortifications.
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