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FLOOD DEFENCES

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Manmade constructions used to prevent water flooding the surrounding area. Often taking the form of a bank or wall but may be more elaborate.

Flood Bank (Non-Preferred) | River Embankment (Non-Preferred)

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Related Terms

Term Note
RIVER DEFENCES Non-military riverine erosion defences.
SEA DEFENCES Non-military maritime flood and erosion defences.

Heritagedata.org: Linked Data resource