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Registered Battlefield
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Battlefields have been the setting for important turning points in English history. They can contain archaeological evidence that helps our understanding of the events that took place. Those battlefields that are of significant historic importance are placed on the Register of Historic Battlefields. For each battlefield on the register there are maps showing the position of the armies and features that were part of the original battlefield. The maps help to identify those features that are important for understanding the battle, which should be conserved. There is one Registered Battlefield in Warwickshire, that of the Battle of Edge Hill. The battle took place in 1642 and was the first battle of the Civil War.
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OS Card
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Ordnance Survey Record Card. Before the 1970s the Ordnance Survey (OS) were responsible for recording archaeological monuments during mapping exercises. This helped the Ordnance Survey to decide which monuments to publish on maps. During these exercises the details of the monuments were written down on record cards. Copies of some of the cards are kept at the Warwickshire Sites and Monuments Record. The responsibility for recording archaeological monuments later passed to the Royal Commission on Ancient and Historic Monuments.
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CIVIL *
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This is the top term for the class. See CIVIL Class List for narrow terms.
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PADDOCK *
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An enclosed field for horses.
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HOUSE *
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A building for human habitation, especially a dwelling place. Use more specific type where known.
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SITE *
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Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible.
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LODGE *
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A small building, often inhabited by a gatekeeper, gamekeeper or similar. Use specific type where known.
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BATTLEFIELD *
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The field or area of ground on which a battle or skirmish was fought.
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FINDSPOT *
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The approximate location at which stray finds of artefacts were found. Index with object name.
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ROAD *
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A way between different places, used by horses, travellers on foot and vehicles.
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FIELD *
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An area of land, often enclosed, used for cultivation or the grazing of livestock.
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CANNON *
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A large mounted gun, now disused and placed in a prominent position as a piece of street furniture or as a "feature".
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FARM *
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A tract of land, often including a farmhouse and ancillary buildings, used for the purpose of cultivation and the rearing of livestock, etc. Use more specific type where known.
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* Copyright of English Heritage (1999)