Thesaurus Term/Concept: SIGNAL STATION
| Identifier | 68687 |
|---|---|
| Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A building or tower used to communicate information to shipping or other stations using signals such as flags, fires or lights. Roman signal stations took the form of a stone tower surrounded by a ditched enclosure and were used to warn of Saxon raids. |
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Instances/Examples (3)
| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MEX1049161 'The Old Booster Station', Maldon Road, Ostend (No finds or features) |
| Monument Type | MEX384 Mid to late 7th century chapel, St Peter's Chapel, Bradwell-on-sea (Listed Building) |
| Monument Type | MEX1010398 Signal House (Listed Building) |