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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.
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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.
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COUNTRY HOUSE *
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The rural residence of a country gentleman.
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TERRACED GARDEN *
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A garden with one or more platforms with walks, often on different levels, usually close to the house.
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LIBRARY *
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A building, room or suite of rooms where books, or other materials, are classified by subject and stored for use by the library's members.
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GREAT HALL *
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A large communal room often occupying the full height of the building, used for functions such as meetings, entertainments etc. Traditionally found in medieval buildings but also found in later buildings emulating medieval architecture.
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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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BALUSTRADE *
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A row of balusters, usually made of stone, surmounted by a rail or coping.
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FLOOR *
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A layer of stone, brick or boards, etc, on which people tread. Use broader site type where known.
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REAL TENNIS COURT *
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An indoor court where the ancient and complex sport of real tennis is played, eg. the court at Hampton Court Palace.
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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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LOGGIA *
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A covered arcade, often attached to a building, open on one or more sides.
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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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BASEMENT *
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Component. Use wider site type where known.
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CROSS *
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A free-standing structure, in the form of a cross (+), symbolizing the structure on which Jesus Christ was crucified and sacred to the Christian faith. Use specific type where known.
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RAINWATER HEAD *
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The receptacle at the top of a rain-water pipe which gathers the water from one or more outlets or gutters on the roof.
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STEPS *
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A series of flat-topped structures, usually made of stone or wood, used to facilitate a person's movement from one level to another.
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AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE *
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An educational establishment where agricultural theory and practice is taught.
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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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TERRACE *
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A row of houses attached to and adjoining one another and planned and built as one unit.
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* Copyright of English Heritage (1999)
