burh

[bʊə(r)]

burh Definition

• 1. a fortified town or city in Anglo-Saxon England
• 2. a hill fort

Using burh: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "burh" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The burh was built to protect the town from invaders.

• Example

  The ancient burh was discovered during an archaeological dig.

burh Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for burh

• stronghold
• fortified town
• hill fort

Phrases with burh

• burghal hidage

  a list of Anglo-Saxon fortified places compiled in the 9th century

  Example

  The Burghal Hidage listed over 30 burhs across England.

• burh-geat

  a fortified gate in a burh

  Example

  The burh-geat was heavily guarded to prevent enemy entry.

• burh-bryce

  the breaking into or breaching of a burh

  Example

  The burh-bryce was a serious offense punishable by death.

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Summary: burh in Brief

'Burh' [bʊə(r)] refers to a fortified town or city in Anglo-Saxon England, or a hill fort. It was built to protect against invaders and is often associated with the Burghal Hidage, a list of Anglo-Saxon fortified places. 'Burh' can also refer to specific features such as the burh-geat, a fortified gate, and the burh-bryce, the breaking into or breaching of a burh.