Redoubt/strongpoint

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In the event an enemy breached the outer perimeter walls, the Pilgrims constructed this square defensive position at the main intersection of the north/south and east/west streets.
The high wooden walls held small swivel guns in each corner that could have been used like large shotguns to sweep the streets with fire.
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Coordinates:   41°56'29"N   70°37'27"W
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