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monument Word or Phrase:LEGIONARY FORTRESS *  
Definition:A large, fortified permanent Roman military base, made of timber and stone, surrounded by a rampart and ditches.
monument Word or Phrase:FORTRESS *  
Definition:A major fortified place, often a town, capable of containing a large force. If Roman use LEGIONARY FORTRESS.

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