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The
horizontal log wall safeguarded the whole eastern side of the
fort, the entire eastern bastion, a little more than half of the
south bastion and half of the north curtain wall. Archeology confirmed
that these details are in accordance with the contemporary maps.
The log wall, which could resist an artillery bombardment, faced
the level ground to the east in anticipation of probable French
assault from that direction. Construction details are illustrated
on a 1758 plan, which ensured the authenticity of the reconstruction.
Two parallel log walls, ten feet apart, were sturdily joined with
logs half-dovetail notched at the ends. The resulting basket-work
was then filled with stones and earth, which was proof against
most horizontal cannon shot. The top of the log wall was additionally
secured with fraises.
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