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Aerial Photograph
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Aerial photographs are taken during an aerial survey, which involves looking at the ground from above. It is usually easier to see cropmarks and earthworks when they are viewed from above. Aerial photographs help archaeologists to record what they see and to identify new sites. There are two kinds of aerial photographs; oblique and vertical.
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BOMBING DECOY *
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A system of lights, controlled fires or dummy constructions, used during WWII to provide a counterfeit target for enemy aircraft.
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CIVIL *
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This is the top term for the class. See CIVIL Class List for narrow terms.
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SITE *
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Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible.
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FEATURE *
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Areas of indeterminate function.
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TOWER *
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A tall building, either round, square or polygonal in plan, used for a variety of purposes, including defence, as a landmark, for the hanging of bells, industrial functions, etc. Use more specific type where known.
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FORTIFICATION *
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A usually permanent defensive work. 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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MUSEUM *
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A building, group of buildings or space within a building, where objects of value such as works of art, antiquities, scientific specimens, or other artefacts are housed and displayed.
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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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BOMBING DECOY SITE *
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A site comprising a system of lights, controlled fires or dummy constructions, used during WWII to provide a counterfeit target for enemy aircraft. Use more specific type where known.
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FACTORY *
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A building or complex, housing powered machinery and employing a large workforce for manufacturing purposes. Use specific monument type where known.
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AIRCRAFT FACTORY *
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A factory where aircraft are assembled.
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TARGET *
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Any structure or object, used for the purpose of practice shooting by aerial, seaborne or land mounted weapons.
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WORKS *
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Usually a complex of buildings for the processing of raw materials. Use specific type where known.
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* Copyright of English Heritage (1999)