Thesaurus Term/Concept: CLIFF RAILWAY
| Identifier | 70243 |
|---|---|
| Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A railway, usually by the sea, linking the beach with the cliff top. Various mechanisms were used the most common being that the cars were attached to a cable and winding drum and were balanced so that one travelled up, as the other came down. |
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Instances/Examples (4)
| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MDO32833 Cliff lift, East Cliff, Bournemouth (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MDO32918 Cliff lift, Southbourne Overcliff Drive, Southbourne (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MDO23109 Tram Lift, Bincleave, Weymouth (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MDO32830 West Cliff Railway, Bournemouth (Monument) |