Medieval Glossary
Sapping
The act, usually during a siege, of digging mines underneath an enemy fortification (such as the wall of a castle) in an attempt to weaken and destroy it.
Related term(s): Siege; Besiege; Mine; Sapper
Category: Castles and Fortifications
Added: 12.04.04
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