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Listed Building
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Buildings and structures, such as bridges, that are of architectural or historical importance are placed on a statutory list. These buildings are protected by planning and conservation acts that ensure that their special features of interest are considered before any alterations are made to them.
Depending on how important the buildings are they are classed as Grade I, Grade II* or Grade II. Grade I buildings are those of exceptional interest. Grade II* are particularly important buildings of more than special interest. Those listed as Grade II are those buildings that are regarded of special interest.
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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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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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SITE *
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Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible.
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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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COUNTY COURT *
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A court established in England and Wales by Parliament in 1846 to decide minor civil disputes.
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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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BARRACKS *
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A building used to house members of the armed forces.
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MODEL *
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Use for miniaturized monument type. Index with actual monument type where possible.
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PEDESTAL *
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A concrete, cylindrical pedestal on which a spigot mortar was mounted. The pedestal is often the only evidence for a Spigot Mortar emplacement to survive.
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SEAT *
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An external structure used to sit on.
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GAOL *
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An institution for the imprisonment of felons and debtors.
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MUSEUM *
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A building, group of buildings or space within a building, where objects of value such as works of art, antiquities, scientific specimens, or other artefacts are housed and displayed.
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CELL *
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A monastic enclave dependent on a mother house.
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RAILINGS *
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A fence or barrier made of metal or wooden rails.
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GATEWAY *
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A substantial structure supporting or surrounding a gate. May be ornate or monumental, and have associated structures such as lodges, tollbooths, guard houses etc.
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COLUMN *
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Use for free standing column.
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COURT HOUSE *
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A building in which a judicial court is held.
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ROUND *
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A small, Iron Age/Romano-British enclosed settlement found in South West England.
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SHIRE HALL *
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A county judicial building where the Quarter Session and the Assizes for the County were held.
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COURT ROOM *
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A hall or chamber in which justice is administered.
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OFFICE *
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A building or room where business, administrative or professional activities are conducted. Use specific type where known.
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WALL *
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An enclosing structure composed of bricks, stones or similar materials, laid in courses. Use specific type where known.
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LAW COURT *
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A place, hall or chamber in which justice is administered.
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* Copyright of English Heritage (1999)