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BOTHY
A small building used as temporary lodgings or shelter for farm labourers, shepherds, walkers or mountaineers. Often in an isolated location.
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
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Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| HUT | A building of basic construction, usually smaller in size than a house and constructed from a variety of materials such as clay, turf, branches, wood, brick, concrete or metal. Use more specific type where known. |
| MINERS CAMP | A group of buildings or structures used as temporary accommodation for miners. |
| REFUGE STONE | A large stone, pile of stones or outcrop, with a cavity which provides temporary or emergency accommodation for travellers, mountaineers etc. |
| WORKERS COTTAGE | An industrial worker's house which has been purpose built by an employer, as opposed to the workshop houses used by artisans. |
