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AQUEDUCT (9)
An artificial water channel for carrying water over long distances. Use also for bridge-like structures that carry the channel or canal across a valley, river or other obstacle.
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CANAL (5)
An artificial navigable waterway used for the transportation of goods. Nowadays also used for recreational purposes.
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CONDUIT (7)
A pipe or channel for conveying water or other liquids.
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DRAIN (11)
An artificial channel for draining water or carrying it off.
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INVERTED SYPHON (0)
A sewer or irrigation channel designed to avoid blockage.
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MILL RACE (38)
The channel of water that provides a current of water to drive a millwheel.
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SEWER (0)
A large drain or conduit for carrying away wastes.
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STREAM (0)
A natural flow or current of water issuing from a source.
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WATER CHANNEL (16)
An artificial watercourse for the conveyance of water.
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WATER PIPE (2)
A pipe through which water is conducted.
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WATER TUNNEL (0)
A large, undergound watercourse.
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Taken from the Building Types Thesaurus, (NMR Monument Type Thesaurus). ©2001 English Heritage

 

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