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WMEPP
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Warwickshire Monument Evaluation and Presentation Project, the results of a survey of monuments in Warwickshire. The survey assesses the monuments' potential for public display, and examines some of the ways in which enhanced interpretation and presentation might be put into practice. The survey is presented as a written report and a collection of record sheets. It was carried out in 1987. A copy is held at the Warwickshire SMR.
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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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YARD *
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A paved area, generally found at the back of a house.
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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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WINDMILL *
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A tower-like structure of wood or brick with a wooden cap and sails which are driven around by the wind producing power to work the internal machinery. Use with product type where known.
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TOWER MILL *
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A windmill with a rotating cap containing the windshaft, and a stationary body in the form of a tower.
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STONE *
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Use only where stone is natural or where there is no indication of function.
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MILL *
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A factory used for processing raw materials. Use more specific mill type where known. See also TEXTILE MILL, for more narrow terms.
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INDUSTRIAL ESTATE *
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An area of land owned by a developer, whether a private entrepreneur or a public authority, and divided into plots for leasing or sale to manufacturing or commercial concerns which may share some common services.
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TOWER *
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A tall building, either round, square or polygonal in plan, used for a variety of purposes, including defence, as a landmark, for the hanging of bells, industrial functions, etc. Use more specific type where known.
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MACHINERY *
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Apparatus used for applying a mechanical force, or to perform a particular function. Use more specific type where known.
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FAIR *
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A site where a periodical gathering of buyers, sellers and entertainers, meet at a time ordained by charter or statute or by ancient custom.
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INDUSTRIAL *
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This is the top term for the class. See INDUSTRIAL Class List for narrow terms.
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WEATHER VANE *
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A vane usually combined with crossed rods to show the four compass points. Used to indicate the direction of the wind.
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* Copyright of English Heritage (1999)