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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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Modern
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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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ACCOMMODATION HUT *
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A hut used for the accommodation of members of the armed forces.
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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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SITE *
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Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible.
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COMMERCIAL *
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This is the top term for the class. See COMMERCIAL Class list for narrow terms.
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RUNWAY *
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A hard level roadway or other surface from which aircraft take off and land.
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MILITARY AIRFIELD *
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A landing and taking-off area for military aircraft. Often includes ancilliary structures and buildings for the maintenance and storage of aircraft, etc.
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SHELTER *
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A structure which protects an area of ground from the weather.
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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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FIELD *
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An area of land, often enclosed, used for cultivation or the grazing of livestock.
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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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DEFENCE *
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This is the top term for the class. See DEFENCE Class List for narrow terms.
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ENGINE *
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A machine, powered by steam, gas, electricity or other energy source, which produces energy of movement. Use for stationary industrial engines rather than transport use.
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CIVIL AIRPORT *
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A landing and taking off area for civil aircraft, usually with surfaced runways and aircraft maintenance and passenger facilities.
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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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HEDGE *
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Usually a row of bushes or small trees planted closely together to form a boundary between pieces of land or at the sides of a road.
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AIRFIELD *
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An area or site used for the landing and take-off of aircraft, often including associated buildings, equipment and other installations.
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HANGAR *
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A large shed for the housing of aircraft, etc.
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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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AIRPORT *
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A site, including an airfield and customs house, where air passengers embark and disembark.
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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)