Districts and Forts on the Lines
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When the Lines were originally occupied in October 1810, Wellington had divided the Lines into six districts. This was later increased to seven districts as additional forts were built.
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First Line
District number 1; from the Tagus at Alhandra to the Arruda road. District number 2; from the Arruda road to the left of Monte Agraço District number 3; from Zibreira to the Caduceira heights District number 4; from the left of the pass of Runa to the sea Second Line District number 5; from the Tagus to the pass of Bucellas District number 6; from the pass of Freixal to the park of Mafra District number 7; from the park at Mafra to the sea. Third Line St Julian |
