Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Norwegian term or phrase:
veiborger
English translation:
watchtower
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Richard Green
Jun 3, 2013 15:29
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This is such a tricky text! So many cultural/historical references. This term comes from the same text, under point 6: http://www.sarpsborg.com/Documents/Månedens tur/Sentrumsnære...
Could this be a "road watchtower" or something similar?
More questions to follow, no doubt!
Richard :-)
Could this be a "road watchtower" or something similar?
More questions to follow, no doubt!
Richard :-)
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watchtower
A watchtower is one type of fortication that was used along roads. For extra security, twin fortifications were used. In this case, a pair of watchtowers was used to strengthen the defense system.
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Note added at 22 hrs (2013-06-04 14:08:53 GMT)
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Um- a little typo here Should be one type of fortification
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Note added at 22 hrs (2013-06-04 14:08:53 GMT)
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Um- a little typo here Should be one type of fortification
Example sentence:
The road from Sarpsborg to Øvre Tune was secured by twin watchtowers
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