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Modern
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The Modern Period, about 1915 AD to the present (the 20th and 21st centuries AD)
In recent years archaeologists have realised the importance of recording modern sites. They do this so that in the future people will be able to look at the remains to help them understand the events to which they are related. more ->
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Imperial
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1751 AD to 1914 AD (end of the 18th century AD to the beginning of the 20th century AD)
This period comes after the Post Medieval period and before the modern period and starts with beginning of the Industrial Revolution in 1750. It includes the second part of the Hannoverian period (1714 – 1836) and the Victorian period (1837 – 1901). The Imperial period ends with the start of the First World War in 1914. more ->
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modern
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About 1915 AD to the present (the 20th and 21st centuries AD)
In recent years archaeologists have realised the importance of recording modern sites. They do this so that in the future people will be able to look at the remains to help them understand the events to which they are related. more ->
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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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BUILDING *
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A structure with a roof to provide shelter from the weather for occupants or contents. Use specific type where known.
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BOUNDARY *
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The limit to an area as defined on a map or by a marker of some form, eg. BOUNDARY WALL. Use specific type where known.
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CHURCH *
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A building used for public Christian worship. Use more specific type where known.
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WALK *
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A place or path for walking in a park or garden. Use more specific type where possible.
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WELL *
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A shaft or pit dug in the ground over a supply of spring-water.
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COLLEGE *
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An establishment, often forming part of a university, for higher or tertiary education.
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GARDEN *
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An enclosed piece of ground devoted to the cultivation of flowers, fruit or vegetables and/or recreational purposes. Use more specific type where known.
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SHRUBBERY *
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A plantation of shrubs.
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TEMPLE *
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Use for places of worship. For later landscape features use, eg. GARDEN TEMPLE.
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* Copyright of English Heritage (1999)