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Inmilitary architecture, acovertway orcovered way (French:chemin couvert,Italian:strada coperta) is a path on top of thecounterscarp of afortification. It is protected by an embankment which is made up by the crest of theglacis.[1] It is able to give the fort's garrison a position beyond theditch, as well as a continuous line of communication around theoutworks.[2]
An enlarged area within a covertway designed to allow troops to assemble on it is known as aplace-of-arms.[3]
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