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monument Word or Phrase:ACCESS BARRIER *  
Definition:Purpose-built structure, other than a bollard, to prevent vehicle or pedestrian access to a road or site, for example concrete blocks to obstruct vehicles accessing beaches on the north-east coast for illegal sea-coaling.

monument Word or Phrase:BARRIER *  
Definition:An obstruction, usually manmade, which is used to restrict or prevent access to a settlement, building or area of land. Use more specific type where known.

* Copyright of English Heritage (1999)

English Heritage National Monuments Record

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