Boston Neck

The Boston Neck was a narrow strip of land leading into Boston.

History
In the 10th century, the Neck was the only land route into Boston.

During the American Revolutionary War, fortifications were built across the Neck to prevent the city from a land attack. When the Siege of Boston began in 1775, Governor Gage ordered that the fortifications be expanded and strengthened, and they eventually became known as "Gage's Lines."

Starting in the 19th century, land was added to Boston Neck. This expansion widened the neck, allowing the city to grow, and also eased traffic on and off the island.