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Terreplein

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Terreplein(French, lit. earth-filled): In a fort, the level surface of a rampart behind a parapet for mounting guns.Tessellated pavementMosaic flooring, particularly Roman, made of tesserae, i.e. small cubes of glass, stone or brick.

 


terreplein
In military architecture, the flat roof of a fortification, on which ordnance was mounted.
tessera (plural tesserae) ...

Terreplein
surface of rampart behind the parapet where guns are mounted
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See also: Floor, House, Arch, Timber, Roman

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