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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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SHAFT *
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Use only if function unknown, otherwise use specific type.
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YARD *
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A paved area, generally found at the back of a house.
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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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LOCK *
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A section of the water channel on a canal or river shut off above and below by lock gates provided with sluices to let the water out and in, and thus raise or lower boats from one level to another. Use more specific type where known.
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CANAL *
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An artificial navigable waterway used for the transportation of goods. Nowadays also used for recreational purposes.
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TUNNEL *
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An underground channel with a vaulted roof. Use specific type where known.
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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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PIER *
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A structure of iron or wood, open below, running out into the sea and used as a promenade and landing stage.
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CANAL TUNNEL *
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A tunnel with a canal running through it.
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ENGINEERING WORKS *
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Any factory or site using machine tools in a manufacturing or processing capacity.
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AQUEDUCT *
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An artificial water channel for carrying water over long distances. Use also for bridge-like structures that carry the channel or canal across a valley, river or other obstacle.
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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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RESERVOIR *
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A large natural or artificial body of water, sometimes covered, used to collect and store water for a particular function, eg. industrial or public use.
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* Copyright of English Heritage (1999)