Tegart forts network

GPTKB entity

Statements (25)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military fortification network
gptkbp:architecturalStyle fortified concrete structure
gptkbp:built gptkb:Arab_Revolt_(1936–1939)
gptkbp:builtBy British authorities
gptkbp:features thick walls
watchtowers
defensive positions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tegart forts network
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Mandatory_Palestine
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Sir_Charles_Tegart
gptkbp:numberOfForts approximately 62
gptkbp:purpose gptkb:security
control of rural areas
protection of police
gptkbp:status some repurposed
some still in use
some abandoned
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:Palestine_Police_Force
Israeli authorities (post-1948)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kalkilya_Tegart_fort
gptkb:Lydda_Tegart_fort
gptkb:Majdal_Tegart_fort
gptkb:Ramle_Tegart_fort
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7