ringworks

[US]/ˈrɪŋˌwɜːks/
[UK]/ˈrɪŋˌwɜrks/

Translation

n.Plural of ringwork; a type of medieval fortification consisting of a defended enclosure surrounded by a bank and ditch.

Example Sentences

the archaeologists identified the site as a norman ringwork.

this ringwork castle overlooks the entire valley.

medieval ringworks differ significantly from motte-and-bailey designs.

excavations of the ringwork revealed a deep defensive ditch.

a strong timber palisade usually surrounded the ringwork.

historians study the construction of early stone ringworks.

we visited the ancient ringwork in the welsh marches.

the remains of the ringwork are located near the river.

the ringwork fortification provided excellent protection against attackers.

scholars debate the exact purpose of this specific ringwork.

they found pottery shards within the ringwork banks.

the ringwork was built on a natural glacial mound.

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