An historic old illustration of a British wooden-built military blockhouse for use by musketeers , built with rifle holes all round on two stories . They were used for defensive purposes in isolated locations. The name is said not to refer to its shape, but instead to its purpose in blocking access to enemy forces.

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Size: 5906px × 3648px
Photo credit: © Colin Waters / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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