former castle town
C42222
concept
A former castle town is a settlement that historically developed around and was economically, socially, and administratively centered on a castle, but no longer functions in that original feudal or defensive role.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| historic castle town | 2 |
| medieval hilltop town | 1 |
Instances (4)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
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Semboku
surface form:
Kakunodate
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| historic center of Certaldo Alto | medieval hilltop town |
| Okazaki, Mikawa Province | historic castle town |
| Izushi | historic castle town |