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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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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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SITE *
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Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible.
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PILE *
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Component: Use wider site type where known.
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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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ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS SITE *
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A site or structure associated with the activities of the Royal Observer Corps. The Corps was formed on 1 January 1947 and disbanded in 1991.
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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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FORTIFICATION *
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A usually permanent defensive work. Use specific type where known.
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AIRCRAFT *
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An aircraft, either whole or in part. Aircraft often survive as commemorative monuments, gate guardians or crash sites.
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UNDERGROUND MONITORING POST *
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A small underground chamber from where it was intended to monitor radioactive fallout in the event of nuclear attack. The majority were built between 1956 and 1964, although construction continued into the early 1970s.
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FENCE *
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A construction of wood or metal used to enclose an area of land, a building, etc.
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