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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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SITE *
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Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible.
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POST OFFICE *
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A building, department or shop where postal business is carried on.
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COUNTY BOUNDARY *
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The limit line of a county.
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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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INDUSTRIAL *
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This is the top term for the class. See INDUSTRIAL Class List for narrow terms.
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MILESTONE *
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A stone set up on a road or path to mark the miles from or to a place.
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MILEPOST *
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A post or pillar set up alongside a road to mark the miles from or to a place.
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* Copyright of English Heritage (1999)