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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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YARD *
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A paved area, generally found at the back of a house.
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ROUNDABOUT *
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A circular construction at the intersection of two or more roads to aid the passage of vehicles from one road to another.
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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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* Copyright of English Heritage (1999)