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monument Word or Phrase:DIRECT BOILING SALT WORKS *  
Definition:A coastal site producing salt by boiling of unconcentrated seawater in a PANHOUSE, normally using coal fuel. Foreshore BRINE TANKS may also be present
monument Word or Phrase:PARTIAL SOLAR SALT WORKS *  
Definition:A coastal site producing salt by solar evaporation of seawater in a series of PONDS, followed by boiling of the concentrated brine in a PANHOUSE
monument Word or Phrase:SLEECHING SALT WORKS *  
Definition:A coastal site producing salt by scraping up salt-impregnated sand and silt, leeching out the salt to produce a concentrated brine, then boiling in 'saltcotes' (small huts containing lead pans)
monument Word or Phrase:SOLAR SALT WORKS *  
Definition:A coastal site producing salt by solar evaporation of seawater in a series of PONDS, without any boiling stage
monument Word or Phrase:SALT WORKS *  
Definition:A site, building or factory used for the production of salt.

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