HARBOUR
A sheltered port for ships.
Anchorage (Non-Preferred)
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
> Maritime
>> Dock And Harbour Installation
>>> Harbour
>>> Harbour
>>>> Floating Harbour
>>>> Floating Harbour
![HARBOUR. Oblique aerial view centred on the harbour with the Shorehead adjacent, taken from the NE. DP00048604.jpg](https://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00048604.jpg)
![HARBOUR. Oblique aerial view of Sandside Harbour, looking to the SSW. DP00160148.jpg](https://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00160148.jpg)
![HARBOUR. Oblique aerial view of Castlehill Harbour, looking to the SW. DP00160201.jpg](https://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00160201.jpg)
![HARBOUR. Oblique aerial view of Eyemouth centred on the harbour, looking SSW. DP00191780.jpg](https://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00191780.jpg)
Related Terms
Term | Note |
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BALLAST MOUND | A spoil tip of dumped ballast, deposited from merchant vessels prior to loading cargo, and usually found in estuarine contexts near harbours. |
BOAT YARD | A place where boats are built, repaired and stored. |
BREAKWATER | A structure which protects a beach or harbour by breaking the force of the waves. |
CRANE | A large, metal or wooden structure, used for raising, lowering and moving heavy objects. Use more specific term where known. |
JETTY | A mole or pier-like structure situated at the entrance of a harbour, or running out into a lake of the sea, so as to defend the harbour or coast. |
PORT | A settlement on a coastline or waterway with a harbour and other facilities for loading and unloading ships. |