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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)

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Instances/Examples (6)

Context Record
Monument Type MEX1035622 Battlesbridge tidal defences, Essex. (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1037486 Canvey, Greater Thames Estuary Survey (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1039098 Gunners Park, Shoeburyness (Monument)
Monument Type MEX42893 Probably late 16th century counter walls, Old Hall Marshes (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1052820 Remains of 19th century tidal defences, Sadd's Wharf (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1038472 Summary record - North Battlesbridge Tidal Defence Improvements (Monument)