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The '''Anglasweorc''' (literally "Ænglish Work") is a series of fortifications that were built across the historical western borders of medieval [[Anglei]] as protection against various [[Gothic people]]s. While its primary function was as a military defense, the Anglasweorc more commonly served as a form of border control. Its existence allowed for the Ænglish monarchy to control flow of traffic and trade between [[Gothica]] and the [[Holy Levantine Empire]].

The '''Anglasweorc''' (literally "Ænglish Work") is a series of fortifications that were built across the historical western borders of medieval [[Anglei]] as protection against various [[Gothic people]]s. While its primary function was as a military defense, the Anglasweorc more commonly served as a form of border control. Its existence allowed for the Ænglish monarchy to control flow of traffic and trade between [[Gothica]] and the [[Holy Levantine Empire]]. The ruins of the weorc are largely contained within modern Anglei, but small portions and secondary structures and earthworks are located in [[Yonderre]] and [[Hollona and Diorisia]], as is the remains of weorc's northernmost terminus.

Today, the Anglasweorc serves as an important cultural and political symbol of the [[Ænglish people]], and within [[Anglei]] the weorc represents the fortunes of the Ænglish state itself.

==History==

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====Vandalism by Yonderians====

During and after the [[Great Confessional War]] that followed the Nordmontaine War, mercenaries from [[Yonderre]] traveling through the divided Ænglish duchies to other parts of the [[Holy Levantine Empire]] would readily destroy or otherwise vandalize portions of the wall, greatly accelerating the natural decline of the structure of the preceding century. Many mercenaries returning home would also take bricks of the weorc as a souvenir where they would be carved into other objects once reaching [[Yonderre]], ranging from prized bowls and goblets to toys and other stone trinkets. The Weorcbrick Musèe in [[Collinebourg]] retains a large number of artifacts from this period related to this practice. [[Burgoignesc language]] graffiti stemming from the [[Great Confessional War]] are still visible on the Anglasweorc, having been etched into the brickwork. These graffitis range from simply names and greetings to rude slurs and depictions of penises.

===Nationalist renewed interest and restoration===

The ruins of the Anglasweorc would lay without notice for several centuries following the Nordmontaine War, with its structures continuing to crumble. Many local builders would use the remaining famous polished limestone for other structures, and by the early 19th century scholars noted the "palatial" nature of nearby Ænglish stables and feeding troughs. As [[Ænglish people|Ænglish]] nationalism began to reemerge in the 19th century, Ænglish historians began to take an interest in the weorc. The first archaeological efforts began at sites along the weorc in 1864, and a small segment of wall was uncovered and partly restored by local authorities in 1872. Funds for these efforts were limited and would slow for the next half century. The creation of the first Ænglish state since the 16th century - established by 1884's [[Concordat of Donnebourg]] - lead to a significant influx of funds and attention for projects related to the archaeology and history of the Ænglish people. The new state of [[Anglei]] began to make these areas its priority by 1900, and a great deal of work uncovering the weorc began in 1907. Some efforts to restore the walls and forts were successful, providing for the organized wall and fort ruins visible today. The weorc was declared to be largely uncovered by Anglei's archaeoligcal authority in 1927. As much of the weorc was still in private ownership during the 1910s-20s restoration period, many owners took liberties in their restoration efforts to the weorc, misplacing historic stones to create a more impressive looking structure or introducing new material altogether.

The ruins of the Anglasweorc would lay without notice for several centuries following the Nordmontaine War, with its structures continuing to crumble. Many local builders would use the remaining famous polished limestone for other structures, and by the early 19th century scholars noted the "palatial" nature of nearby Ænglish stables and feeding troughs. As [[Ænglish people|Ænglish]] nationalism began to reemerge in the 19th century, Ænglish historians began to take an interest in the weorc. The first archaeological efforts began at sites along the weorc in 1864, and a small segment of wall was uncovered and partly restored by local authorities in 1872. Funds for these efforts were limited and would slow for the next half century. Interest in the project was bolstered in 1880 when the remains of the weorc's northernmost terminus on the [[Vandarch]] were demolished to build locks for the [[Carolina-Grand Canal]], sparking public outcry among the Ænglish and condemnation by scholars worldwide. The creation of the first Ænglish state since the 16th century - established by 1884's [[Concordat of Donnebourg]] - lead to a significant influx of funds and attention for projects related to the archaeology and history of the Ænglish people. The new state of [[Anglei]] began to make these areas its priority by 1900, and a great deal of work uncovering the weorc began in 1907. Some efforts to restore the walls and forts were successful, providing for the organized wall and fort ruins visible today. The weorc was declared to be largely uncovered by Anglei's archaeoligcal authority in 1927. As much of the weorc was still in private ownership during the 1910s-20s restoration period, many owners took liberties in their restoration efforts to the weorc, misplacing historic stones to create a more impressive looking structure or introducing new material altogether.

====Second Great War====

During the [[Second Great War]] and following [[Urcea|Urcean]] occupation of [[Anglei]] in 1935, [[Yonderre]] began work building defences towards its south east. The defences would run along the river [[Avonne]] alongwhich the Anglasweorc in [[Yonderre]] stood. Yonderian planners contemplated converting the earthen wall into an anti-tank trench and assigned 31st, 35th and 42nd Engineer Battalions of the [[Yonderian Defence Force]] to carry out the work. Had the proposal been implemented, it would have destroyed the structure.

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-The '''Anglasweorc''' (literally "Ænglish Work") is a series of fortifications that were built across the historical western borders of medieval [[Anglei]] as protection against various [[Gothic people]]s. While its primary function was as a military defense, the Anglasweorc more commonly served as a form of border control. Its existence allowed for the Ænglish monarchy to control flow of traffic and trade between [[Gothica]] and the [[Holy Levantine Empire]].
+The '''Anglasweorc''' (literally "Ænglish Work") is a series of fortifications that were built across the historical western borders of medieval [[Anglei]] as protection against various [[Gothic people]]s. While its primary function was as a military defense, the Anglasweorc more commonly served as a form of border control. Its existence allowed for the Ænglish monarchy to control flow of traffic and trade between [[Gothica]] and the [[Holy Levantine Empire]]. The ruins of the weorc are largely contained within modern Anglei, but small portions and secondary structures and earthworks are located in [[Yonderre]] and [[Hollona and Diorisia]], as is the remains of weorc's northernmost terminus.
+Today, the Anglasweorc serves as an important cultural and political symbol of the [[Ænglish people]], and within [[Anglei]] the weorc represents the fortunes of the Ænglish state itself.
 ==History==
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 ====Vandalism by Yonderians====
 During and after the [[Great Confessional War]] that followed the Nordmontaine War, mercenaries from [[Yonderre]] traveling through the divided Ænglish duchies to other parts of the [[Holy Levantine Empire]] would readily destroy or otherwise vandalize portions of the wall, greatly accelerating the natural decline of the structure of the preceding century. Many mercenaries returning home would also take bricks of the weorc as a souvenir where they would be carved into other objects once reaching [[Yonderre]], ranging from prized bowls and goblets to toys and other stone trinkets. The Weorcbrick Musèe in [[Collinebourg]] retains a large number of artifacts from this period related to this practice. [[Burgoignesc language]] graffiti stemming from the [[Great Confessional War]] are still visible on the Anglasweorc, having been etched into the brickwork. These graffitis range from simply names and greetings to rude slurs and depictions of penises.
 ===Nationalist renewed interest and restoration===
-The ruins of the Anglasweorc would lay without notice for several centuries following the Nordmontaine War, with its structures continuing to crumble. Many local builders would use the remaining famous polished limestone for other structures, and by the early 19th century scholars noted the "palatial" nature of nearby Ænglish stables and feeding troughs. As [[Ænglish people|Ænglish]] nationalism began to reemerge in the 19th century, Ænglish historians began to take an interest in the weorc. The first archaeological efforts began at sites along the weorc in 1864, and a small segment of wall was uncovered and partly restored by local authorities in 1872. Funds for these efforts were limited and would slow for the next half century. The creation of the first Ænglish state since the 16th century - established by 1884's [[Concordat of Donnebourg]] - lead to a significant influx of funds and attention for projects related to the archaeology and history of the Ænglish people. The new state of [[Anglei]] began to make these areas its priority by 1900, and a great deal of work uncovering the weorc began in 1907. Some efforts to restore the walls and forts were successful, providing for the organized wall and fort ruins visible today. The weorc was declared to be largely uncovered by Anglei's archaeoligcal authority in 1927. As much of the weorc was still in private ownership during the 1910s-20s restoration period, many owners took liberties in their restoration efforts to the weorc, misplacing historic stones to create a more impressive looking structure or introducing new material altogether.
+The ruins of the Anglasweorc would lay without notice for several centuries following the Nordmontaine War, with its structures continuing to crumble. Many local builders would use the remaining famous polished limestone for other structures, and by the early 19th century scholars noted the "palatial" nature of nearby Ænglish stables and feeding troughs. As [[Ænglish people|Ænglish]] nationalism began to reemerge in the 19th century, Ænglish historians began to take an interest in the weorc. The first archaeological efforts began at sites along the weorc in 1864, and a small segment of wall was uncovered and partly restored by local authorities in 1872. Funds for these efforts were limited and would slow for the next half century. Interest in the project was bolstered in 1880 when the remains of the weorc's northernmost terminus on the [[Vandarch]] were demolished to build locks for the [[Carolina-Grand Canal]], sparking public outcry among the Ænglish and condemnation by scholars worldwide. The creation of the first Ænglish state since the 16th century - established by 1884's [[Concordat of Donnebourg]] - lead to a significant influx of funds and attention for projects related to the archaeology and history of the Ænglish people. The new state of [[Anglei]] began to make these areas its priority by 1900, and a great deal of work uncovering the weorc began in 1907. Some efforts to restore the walls and forts were successful, providing for the organized wall and fort ruins visible today. The weorc was declared to be largely uncovered by Anglei's archaeoligcal authority in 1927. As much of the weorc was still in private ownership during the 1910s-20s restoration period, many owners took liberties in their restoration efforts to the weorc, misplacing historic stones to create a more impressive looking structure or introducing new material altogether.
 ====Second Great War====
 During the [[Second Great War]] and following [[Urcea|Urcean]] occupation of [[Anglei]] in 1935, [[Yonderre]] began work building defences towards its south east. The defences would run along the river [[Avonne]] alongwhich the Anglasweorc in [[Yonderre]] stood. Yonderian planners contemplated converting the earthen wall into an anti-tank trench and assigned 31st, 35th and 42nd Engineer Battalions of the [[Yonderian Defence Force]] to carry out the work. Had the proposal been implemented, it would have destroyed the structure.

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