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excavation
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Archaeologists excavate sites so that they can find information and recover archaeological materials before they are destroyed by erosion, construction or changes in land-use.
Depending on how complicated and widespread the archaeological deposits are, excavation can be done by hand or with heavy machinery. Archaeologists may excavate a site in a number of ways; either by open area excavation, by digging a test pit or a trial trench. more ->
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Medieval
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1066 AD to 1539 AD (the 11th century AD to the 16th century AD)
The medieval period comes after the Saxon period and before the post medieval period.
The Medieval period begins in 1066 AD. This was the year that the Normans, led by William the Conqueror (1066 – 1087), invaded England and defeated Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings in East Sussex. The Medieval period includes the first half of the Tudor period (1485 – 1603 AD), when the Tudor family reigned in England and eventually in Scotland too. The end of the Medieval period is marked by Henry VIII’s (1509 – 1547) order for the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the years running up to 1539 AD. The whole of this period is sometimes called the Middle Ages. more ->
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HOUSE *
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A building for human habitation, especially a dwelling place. Use more specific type where known.
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MANOR FARM *
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A farm on the estate of a manor.
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SITE *
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Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible.
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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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PUMP *
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A machine used to raise and move water and other liquids, compress gases, etc. Use more specific type where known.
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WELL *
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A shaft or pit dug in the ground over a supply of spring-water.
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OUTBUILDING *
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A detached subordinate building. Use specific type where known, eg. DAIRY.
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TRENCH *
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An excavation used as a means of concealment, protection or both.
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STRUCTURE *
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A construction of unknown function, either extant or implied by archaeological evidence. If known, use more specific type.
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* Copyright of English Heritage (1999)