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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 | 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]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||