WALL
An enclosing structure composed of brick, stone or similar materials. Use specific type where known.
Orthostatic Wall (Non-Preferred) | Wall Foundations (Non-Preferred)
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
>> Barrier
>>> Wall
>>>> Garden Wall
>>>> Loopholed Wall
>>>> Park Wall
>>>> Revetment
>>>> Turf Wall
Related Terms
Term | Note |
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BANK (EARTHWORK) | Linear or curvilinear construction of earth, turf and stone, often, but not always accompanied by a ditch. Use specific type where known. |
BOUNDARY | The limit to an area as defined on a map or by a marker of some form e.g. BOUNDARY WALL. Use specific term where known. |
DYKE | A drystone or turf wall forming a linear barrier. |
GATE | A moveable structure used to allow or prevent passage through an opening, usually in a wall, fence or other barrier. |
OUTWORKS | A series of defensive features, such as walls, banks and ditches, which protect a building or settlement. |
TOWN DEFENCES | Defensive fortifications, such as ramparts, ditches and stone walls, built to defend a town or city. |
WALLED GARDEN | A garden surrounded by a substantial wall. |