Contents

Introduction

Chronology

The principles of defence

The types of fortified settlementThe layout of fortified settlementsGeneral trends and territorial differences

The Zmievy Valy (Snake Ramparts)

Design and development

RampartsDitchesWallsGatesTowersMethods of construction

A tour of the sites

Truvor’s gorodishche and Izborsk fortressPorkhov fortressPskov

The living sites

The sites at war

Aftermath

The sites today

Bibliography and further reading

Glossary