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PIER

 

Definition:

A structure of iron or wood, open below, running out into the sea and used as a promenade and landing stage.
 

 

Parent Term:

LANDING POINT
 

 

Hierarchy:

TOP / MARITIME / LANDING POINT / PIER
 

 

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Taken from the Building Types Thesaurus, (NMR Monument Type Thesaurus). ©2001 English Heritage

 

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