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RAILWAY EMBANKMENT *
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A man-made ridge to carry a railway across a declivity or area subject to flooding.
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LOCK *
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A section of the water channel on a canal or river shut off above and below by lock gates provided with sluices to let the water out and in, and thus raise or lower boats from one level to another. Use more specific type where known.
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CANAL *
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An artificial navigable waterway used for the transportation of goods. Nowadays also used for recreational purposes.
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VIADUCT *
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A bridge, usually resting on a series of arches, carrying roadways or railways over low-lying areas.
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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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PILLBOX *
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An often squat building with thick, loopholed walls and a flat roof, designed to accommodate a variety of weapons, usually strategically positioned to cover a vulnerable point in a defensive system. Many were built to standardized designs.
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* Copyright of English Heritage (1999)
