concept

vinea

also: mantlet, penthouse shed

A wheeled penthouse shed that sheltered besiegers as they brought the ram up against a wall.

Reading notes

The History of Rome, Book 21 §7 mantlets
Vineae: wheeled penthouse sheds that protected besiegers as they brought up the ram against a wall.

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