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Thesaurus Term/Concept: FLOOD DEFENCES
| Identifier |
70445 |
| Class |
MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status |
Preferred |
| Index? |
Yes |
| Scope Note |
Manmade constructions used to prevent water flooding the surrounding area. Often taking the form of a bank or wall but may be more elaborate e.g. the Thames Barrier. |
Broader Terms/Concepts (1)
Related Terms/Concepts (1)
Narrower Terms/Concepts (1)
Instances/Examples (5)
| Context |
Record |
| Monument Type |
MDR7881 Earthen Embankment, Wyver Lane, Belper (Monument) |
| Monument Type |
MDR8816 Flood defences, Crowden, Tintwistle (Monument) |
| Monument Type |
MDR8053 Kid-weir, Dove Bridge, Doveridge (Monument) |
| Monument Type |
MDR8131 Ridge and furrow near the Dove Bridge, Doveridge (Monument) |
| Monument Type |
MDR4411 Waterfront structure, east of Green Lane, Barrow-upon-Trent (Monument) |