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Prehistoric or early historical structure or site worthy of preservation
An ancient monument can refer to any early or historical manmade structure or architecture. Certain ancient monuments are of cultural importance for nations
Ancient_monument
Protected site or building in the UK
"designation". The protection provided to scheduled monuments is given under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, which is a different
Scheduled_monument
Structure built to commemorate a relevant person or event
antiquity and even prehistory. Archaeologists like Gordon Childe viewed ancient monuments as symbols of power. Historians such as Lewis Mumford proposed that
Monument
Topics referred to by the same term
up ancient monument in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Ancient monument is a legal classification of historic sites in the United Kingdom. Ancient monument
Ancient monument (disambiguation)
Ancient_monument_(disambiguation)
Monuments of National Importance in India. An Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 defines an "Ancient Monument" as follows: Ancient Monument means
Monuments of National Importance
Monuments_of_National_Importance
and significant lost monuments documented in ancient historical writing and modern scholarship. Sites preserving substantial ancient structural or decorative
List_of_ancient_sites_in_Rome
on the eastern bank of the Kshipra River. Following is a list of ancient monuments in Ujjain. Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is a famous Hindu temple dedicated
Ancient_monuments_in_Ujjain
Act of Government of India
The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 (abbreviated as: AMASR Act) is an act of the Parliament of India that provides for
Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958
Ancient_Monuments_and_Archaeological_Sites_and_Remains_Act,_1958
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan
Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara is a UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of eight places in the old capital Nara in Nara Prefecture, Japan. Five are
Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara
Historic_Monuments_of_Ancient_Nara
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 (c. 46) (abbreviated AMAAA) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, the latest in
Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979
Ancient_Monuments_and_Archaeological_Areas_Act_1979
Ancient Roman architecture adopted the external language of classical ancient Greek architecture for the purposes of the ancient Romans, but was different
Ancient_Roman_architecture
British charity
The Ancient Monuments Society (AMS) is a learned society and registered charity in England and Wales, founded in 1924 "for the study and conservation
Ancient_Monuments_Society
Hundreds of ancient stone religious monuments lie on the island of Java. Known as candi in Indonesian, they date from the early classical period of Javanese
Ancient_monuments_of_Java
Prehistoric monument in England
cultural icon. It has been a legally protected scheduled monument since the Ancient Monuments Protection Act 1882 was passed. The site and its surroundings
Stonehenge
Act in British India
The Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1904 was passed on 18 March, 1904 by British India during the times of Lord Curzon. It is expedient to provide
Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1904
Ancient_Monuments_Preservation_Act,_1904
Tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument which ends in a pyramid-like shape at the top
is a tall, slender, tapered monument with four sides and a pyramidal or pyramidion top. Originally constructed by Ancient Egyptians and called tekhenu
Obelisk
Square of ancient Athens
furnished several ancient inscriptions, published by Efstratiadis in three volumes, it failed to uncover the promised ancient monuments; the archaeologist
Ancient_Agora_of_Athens
Charity responsible for the National Heritage Collection of England
legal responsibility for the historic environment goes back to the Ancient Monuments Protection Act 1882. The central government subsequently developed
English_Heritage
Preservation of items of historical significance
The Ancient Monuments Protection Act 1882 had only given legal protection to prehistoric sites, such as ancient tumuli. The Ancient Monuments Protection
Historic_preservation
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
The Ancient Monuments Protection Act 1882 (45 & 46 Vict. c. 73) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It was introduced by John Lubbock
Ancient Monuments Protection Act 1882
Ancient_Monuments_Protection_Act_1882
Disused lead mine in Derbyshire, England
be one of the oldest lead mines in England. The mine is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and has biological and geological significance within the Castleton
Odin_Mine
Demolition of several larger mansion estates in the UK during the 20th century
paid. The Ancient Monuments Protection Act 1882 was the first serious attempt in Britain to catalogue and preserve ancient British monuments. While the
Destruction of country houses in 20th-century Britain
Destruction_of_country_houses_in_20th-century_Britain
1908–2015 Scottish government agency
The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS) was an executive non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government
Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland
Royal_Commission_on_the_Ancient_and_Historical_Monuments_of_Scotland
Archival institution in Wales
The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales (RCAHMW; Welsh: Comisiwn Brenhinol Henebion Cymru; CBHC), established in 1908, is
Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales
Royal_Commission_on_the_Ancient_and_Historical_Monuments_of_Wales
Archaeological site in Thailand
following surveys by Prince Damrong Rajanubhab, and it was listed as an ancient monument in 1935. The Fine Arts Department has undertaken continued study and
Si_Thep_Historical_Park
Book by Ephraim George Squier
Ancient Monuments of the Mississippi Valley (full title Ancient Monuments of the Mississippi Valley: Comprising the Results of Extensive Original Surveys
Ancient Monuments of the Mississippi Valley
Ancient_Monuments_of_the_Mississippi_Valley
Structure shaped as a geometric pyramid
A pyramid (from Ancient Greek πυραμίς (puramís) 'pyramid', from the Egyptian pir-em-us, the vertical height of the structure) is a structure whose visible
Pyramid
Ancient Roman amphitheater in Pula, Croatia
cultural monument of exceptional historical value. Today, it stands as one of Croatia’s most iconic landmarks and a symbol of Pula’s ancient heritage
Pula_Arena
Pseudoarcheological Netflix series
one advanced ice age civilization. He attempts to show how several ancient monuments and myths are evidence of this, and claims that archaeologists are
Ancient_Apocalypse
Castle in Cumbria, England
Millom Castle is an ancient building at Millom in Cumbria. It is a Grade I listed building and scheduled ancient monument. A manor on the site was granted
Millom_Castle
Historic site in Jammu and Kashmir, India
work is in progress. The fort was declared a National Monument in 1982 under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 and is
Akhnoor_Fort
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
The Ancient Monuments Act 1931 (21 & 22 Geo. 5. c. 16) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that aimed to improve the protection afforded
Ancient_Monuments_Act_1931
City in Argolis, Greece
War; the term is more widely applied by the Homeric bards. Numerous ancient monuments can be found in the city today. Agriculture is the mainstay of the
Argos,_Peloponnese
Archaeological site in Nigeria
The ancient city of Surame is a Nigerian national monument located in the Sokoto State of northwestern Nigeria. It was created in the 16th century by Muhammadu
Surame
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
The Ancient Monuments Consolidation and Amendment Act 1913 (3 & 4 Geo. 5. c. 32) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that aimed to improve
Ancient Monuments Consolidation and Amendment Act 1913
Ancient_Monuments_Consolidation_and_Amendment_Act_1913
Ancient monument in Ravenna, Italy
The Mausoleum of Theodoric (Italian: Mausoleo di Teodorico) is an ancient monument just outside Ravenna, Italy. It was built in AD 520 by Theodoric the
Mausoleum_of_Theodoric
Pseudoscientific claims of past alien contact
monuments appear could not have built them on their own. However, Dakota/Lakota Sioux writer Ruth H. Burns, in Atmos magazine, counters that ancient alien
Ancient_astronauts
Monument in Pretoria, South Africa
The Voortrekker Monument is located just south of Pretoria in South Africa. The granite structure is located on a hilltop, and was raised to commemorate
Voortrekker_Monument
Stone column in Chicago, United States of America
The Balbo Monument consists of a column that is approximately 2,000 years old dating from between 117 and 38 BC and a contemporary stone base. It was taken
Balbo_Monument
Archaeological site in Plouezoc'h, France
Barnenez; in French: Cairn de Barnenez or Tumulus de Barnenez) is a Neolithic monument located near Plouezoc'h, on the Kernéléhen peninsula in northern Finistère
Barnenez
Protected historic structure in the United Kingdom
non-statutory basis. Although a limited number of 'ancient monuments' were given protection under the Ancient Monuments Protection Act 1882, there was reluctance
Listed_building
Peninsula in Dorset, England
the area. In 2000, the whole chapel site was declared a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The precise function of the chapel building is disputed, with suggestions
Isle_of_Purbeck
Archaeological complex in County Meath, Ireland
on the hill. Tara forms part of a larger ancient landscape and Tara itself is a protected national monument under the care of the Office of Public Works
Hill_of_Tara
Castle ruins in East Lothian, Scotland
Hall). It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, recorded as such by the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Originally known
Yester_Castle
A Monument Class Description provides a synthesis and summary of the archaeological evidence for a particular type of British ancient monument. The Monument
Monument_Class_Description
Neolithic dolmen in Pembrokeshire, Wales
The Pentre Ifan monument is a scheduled monument and one of three Welsh monuments to receive legal protection under the Ancient Monuments Protection Act
Pentre_Ifan
City in Greece
temple, but named for Leonidas I in the 19th century, being the only ancient monument indicated within the limits of the newly planned town in 1834. Archaeological
Sparta_(modern_city)
Stepwell in New Delhi, India
Mantar, it was designated a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains
Agrasen_Ki_Baoli
Neolithic henge monument in Wiltshire, England
reconstruct much of the monument. Avebury is managed by the National Trust. It has been designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument, as well as a World Heritage
Avebury
Village in County Mayo, Ireland
restored in 1969 and leans slightly to the north. There are a number of ancient monuments in Aughagower, some of which are locally reputed to trace their origin
Aughagower
Castle in Rye, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom
England. It is a Grade I listed building and has been scheduled as an ancient monument. The exact date of construction is unclear although the possibility
Rye_Castle
Historical summary of ancient Athens
greatly affected Athens, resulting in reduced reverence for the city. Ancient monuments such as the Parthenon, Erechtheion and the Hephaisteion (Theseion)
History_of_Athens
Historical city in Lumbini Province, Nepal
from various countries, a few of which are still under construction. Monuments, monasteries, stupas, a museum, and the Lumbini International Research
Lumbini
Ancient Roman triumphal column
the Serapeum of Alexandria, which is now in ruins. It is the only ancient monument in Alexandria that is still standing in its original location. The
Pompey's_Pillar
Russian Compound Safra Square Tolerance Monument Yad Kennedy Yad Vashem Teddy Fountain Chords Bridge Tolerance Monument Yad Kennedy in sunset Jerusalem War
List_of_places_in_Jerusalem
United States historic place
Hamilton Davis and Ephraim George Squier's Ancient Monuments of the Mississippi Valley, they described Fort Ancient as "one of the most extensive, if not the
Fort_Ancient_(Lebanon,_Ohio)
Capital and largest city of Greece
of the Classical Era is still evident in the city, represented by ancient monuments, and works of art, the most famous of these being the Parthenon, considered
Athens
State archaeological database
archaeological sites and monuments in Northern Ireland. The legislative protection distinguishes between ancient monuments and architectural heritage
Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record
Northern_Ireland_Sites_and_Monuments_Record
4th-century triumphal arch in Rome, Italy
designers adjusted the building’s position relative to the ancient triumphal road and to nearby monuments such as the Meta Sudans fountain and the Colossus of
Arch_of_Constantine
Grade I listed building in York, England
city of York, England. It is a Grade I listed building and scheduled ancient monument. The majority of the Hall was built in 1357 by a group of influential
Merchant_Adventurers'_Hall
Neolithic stone complex in Oxfordshire, England
Inspector of Ancient Monuments A.J. Fleming commented that the "survey provides a firm basis for the improved management of the monument." In 1959, the
Rollright_Stones
Town in Denbighshire, Wales
older structure. It is a Grade I listed structure and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Plas Newydd ('new mansion' or 'new place') high on the outskirts of
Llangollen
sites. Monuments are defined in the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 and the National Heritage Act 1983. Scheduled monuments—sometimes
Scheduled monuments in Coventry
Scheduled_monuments_in_Coventry
Overview of and topical guide to ancient history
architecture Ancient Egyptian architecture Ancient pyramid Ancient Greek architecture Ancient Greek temple Ancient Roman architecture Ancient monument Ancient monuments
Outline_of_ancient_history
Hillfort in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
former county of Glamorgan. The monument has been designated a scheduled monument under the provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act
Lle'r_Gaer
Indian agency responsible for archaeological studies and preservation
'regarded the conservation of ancient monuments as one of the primary obligations of Government'. The Ancient Monuments Preservation Act was passed in
Archaeological Survey of India
Archaeological_Survey_of_India
Cradle of civilization in North Africa
semiprecious stones. These natural resources allowed the ancient Egyptians to build monuments, sculpt statues, make tools, and fashion jewelry. Embalmers
Ancient_Egypt
British writer (born 1950)
he argues purged the planet of advanced survivors. He interprets ancient monuments as repositories of encoded warnings from that culture. Kirkus Reviews
Graham_Hancock
Motte-and-bailey castle in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
considered a highly important ancient monument: it was among the 26 English locations scheduled by the 1882 Ancient Monuments Protection Act, the first such
Old_Sarum_Castle
Public body to protect the historical environment of England
England by preserving and listing historic buildings, scheduling ancient monuments, registering historic parks and gardens, advising central and local
Historic_England
residences, monuments, and places of worship. The Ancient Monument Protection Act 1956 (Prachin Smarak Samrakshan Ain 2013 BS) has defined monuments as “Any
List_of_monuments_in_Nepal
Topics referred to by the same term
wood-burning stove Potbelly Sandwich Shop Potbelly sculpture, a type of ancient monument found in southern Mesoamerica Ptolemy VIII Physcon, king of Egypt c
Potbelly
Castle in North Yorkshire, England
the castle. The castle is a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The castle was damaged in the English Civil War, and “slighted” afterwards
Bolton_Castle
Ancient Roman centre of Rome, Italy
commercial and legal affairs. Here statues and monuments commemorated the city's leaders. The heart of ancient Rome, it has been called the most celebrated
Roman_Forum
Historic building in Rome, Italy
castle to make it into the Vatican via the covered passageway. List of ancient monuments in Rome List of tourist attractions in Rome Cardinal-nephew Concordat
Castel_Sant'Angelo
Neolithic monument in County Meath, Ireland
Newgrange (Irish: Sí an Bhrú) is a prehistoric monument in County Meath in Ireland, placed on a rise overlooking the River Boyne, eight kilometres (five
Newgrange
Site of the earliest settlement of Salisbury in England
considered a highly important British monument: it was among the 26 English locations scheduled by the 1882 Ancient Monuments Protection Act, the first such
Old_Sarum
Village on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales
An Inventory of the Ancient Monuments in Anglesey, Volume 2. Aberystwyth: Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales. 1960 [1937]
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
national symbols of Cambodia (Khmer: អត្តសញ្ញាណជាតិកម្ពុជា) includes the ancient monument of Angkor Wat, the national flag, the national anthem, and the national
National_symbols_of_Cambodia
World Heritage Site in South Korea
The mountain itself is considered a large open-air museum because of the ancient art and artifacts on display in the open. The area includes numerous Buddhist
Gyeongju_Historic_Areas
Roman civilisation from the 8th century BC to the 5th century AD
In modern historiography, ancient Rome is the Roman civilisation from the founding of the Italian city of Rome in the 8th century BC to the collapse of
Ancient_Rome
Buddhist temple in Kathmandu, Nepal
Bhasa: स्वयंभू; Swayambhu Great Stupa, or Swayambu or Swoyambhu) is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu
Swayambhunath
Society for the Preservation of Ancient Norwegian Monuments (Norwegian: Fortidsminneforeningen) is an organization focused on conservation preservation
Society for the Preservation of Ancient Norwegian Monuments
Society_for_the_Preservation_of_Ancient_Norwegian_Monuments
Castle in the town of Bolsover, Derbyshire, England
Heritage charity, as both a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The original castle was built by the Peverel family in the 12th century
Bolsover_Castle
constructed of stone. Thus, our understanding of ancient Egyptian architecture is based mainly on religious monuments, massive structures characterized by thick
Ancient_Egyptian_architecture
Square in Verona, Italy
Ghetto, are reminiscent of medieval tower houses. The square's most ancient monument is the fountain (built in 1368 by Cansignorio della Scala), surmounted
Piazza_delle_Erbe,_Verona
Limestone statue of a reclining sphinx
Dynasty, c. 2575–2467 BC. Maspero believed the Sphinx to be "the most ancient monument in Egypt". Ludwig Borchardt attributed the Sphinx to the Middle Kingdom
Great_Sphinx_of_Giza
Neolithic henge in Cumbria, England
prehistoric monument in the county of Cumbria in northern England. The henge is in the care of English Heritage and is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. It is
Mayburgh_Henge
Museum in Gushan, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Bureau of Kaohsiung City Government designated the building as an ancient monument. When the bureau was established, a restoration project was actively
Kaohsiung_Wude_Hall
Sacred site and oracle of Ancient Greece
throughout the ancient classical world. The ancient Greeks considered the centre of the world to be in Delphi, marked by the stone monument known as the
Delphi
Hill figure near Cerne Abbas in Dorset
(1988). "Hard times for the Cerne Giant: 20th-century attitudes to an ancient monument". Antiquity. 62 (236): 524–26. doi:10.1017/S0003598X00074640. ISSN 0003-598X
Cerne_Abbas_Giant
Neolithic archaeological site in Scotland
on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Childe, V. Gordon; Simpson, W. Douglas (1952). Illustrated History of Ancient Monuments: Vol. VI
Skara_Brae
List of man-made landmarks in Yangon, Myanmar
is recognized as both an Ancient Monument Zone and Protected and Preserved Zone. The other 15 are listed as Ancient Monument Zone. "Special Reports: Heritage
Yangon_City_Heritage_List
Remarkable constructions of classical antiquity
list was meant to be the ancient world's counterpart of a travel guidebook. The first reference to a list of seven such monuments was given by Diodorus Siculus;
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Seven_Wonders_of_the_Ancient_World
Mound in Berkshire, England
Brook, a minor tributary of the River Thames. The mound is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The age of the mound was a matter of debate: Slough Museum was adamant
Montem_Mound
was published by Izmail Sreznevskiy, parallel to the Greek text, in "Ancient Monument of Language and Writing" (1863). The apocrypha describes the torment
Birth–Giver of God's Walk Through Torment
Birth–Giver_of_God's_Walk_Through_Torment
Stepwell in New Delhi, India
walk on and twelve pillars both sides that encased arched niches. The monument gives its first impression of the medieval period. A courtyard surrounded
Rajon_Ki_Baoli
Historical ruins in Perak Malaysia
reconstructed by Malaysia's museum department in 1973 and was gazetted as an ancient monument and historical site under the Antiquities Act 1976 No. 242 Perak Gazette
Dutch_Fort
Neolithic henge complex in North Yorkshire, England
The Thornborough Henges are an ancient monument complex that includes the three aligned henges that give the site its name. They are located on a raised
Thornborough_Henges
Menhir in Edinburgh, Scotland
stone is an ancient monument in The Inch, Edinburgh, Scotland. Erected around 2000 BC, it is a menhir that may mark the site of an ancient battle or have
Ravenswood_standing_stone
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English : habitational name from Kirkshaw in the parish of Rochdale, Lancashire, so named from northern Middle English kirk ‘church’ + shaw ‘grove’. There are two minor places in West Yorkshire called Kershaw, which may be of the same origin and may also lie behind the surname, but on the other hand they may themselves derive from the surname. In some cases the name may be topographic for someone who lived near the ‘church grove’.
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Treating with Great Respect
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Memory
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From the farm on the fens.
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English : variant of Millsap.
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The World; Symbol of Patience
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n.
Something that surrounds or invests; as, air . . . being a perpetual ambient.
n.
Modulation of the voice in speaking; manner of speaking or pronouncing; peculiar or characteristic modification of the voice; tone; as, a foreign accent; a French or a German accent.
n.
Any accidental property, fact, or relation; an accidental or nonessential; as, beauty is an accident.
v. t.
To express the accent of (either by the voice or by a mark); to utter or to mark with accent.
n.
The bearer of a flag; an ensign.
a.
Known for a long time, or from early times; -- opposed to recent or new; as, the ancient continent.
a.
Listening; paying attention; as, audient souls.
a.
About; concerning; in respect; as, he said nothing anent this particular.
n.
Ancient lineage; ancestry; dignity of birth.
n.
Antiquity; what is ancient.
a.
Over against; as, he lives anent the church.
a.
Nodding; as, annuent muscles (used in nodding).
n.
The ancients; the people of ancient times.
n.
An ensign or flag.
a.
Old; that happened or existed in former times, usually at a great distance of time; belonging to times long past; specifically applied to the times before the fall of the Roman empire; -- opposed to modern; as, ancient authors, literature, history; ancient days.
adv.
In ancient times.
a.
Old; that has been of long duration; of long standing; of great age; as, an ancient forest; an ancient castle.
n.
The rhythmical accent, which marks phrases and sections of a period.
adv.
In an ancient manner.