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DITCH
A long, narrow channel dug in the ground, used for irrigation or drainage, as a boundary or as part of a defensive barrier.
Roman Ditch (Non-Preferred)
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
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>>> Boundary Ditch
>>> Boundary Ditch
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| BANK (EARTHWORK) | Linear or curvilinear construction of earth, turf and stone, often, but not always accompanied by a ditch. Use specific type where known. |
| OUTWORKS | A series of defensive features, such as walls, banks and ditches, which protect a building or settlement. |
| TOWN DITCH | A ditch which forms part of a defensive barrier around a town. |
| TRENCH | A long, narrow excavation used as a means of concealment or protection, or to insert pipes or other features into the ground. |
