Settle Carlisle Railway Conservation Area (SCRCA) Term definition
For the purposes of the SCRCA Project, retaining walls are large masonry structures that stabilise and reinforce the sides of steep-sided cuttings and embankments. Retaining walls will only be included in the database if they match one or more of the following criteria:
- they are visible from a publicly accessible location,
- they are interesting (i.e. there is the potential for an associated article) and / or
- they are particularly impressive (in terms of their size and appearance).
Example locations classified with this term
The following examples from the SCRCA Project database illustrate this location type.
- Locations are only displayed here if they have been 'assessed' and if a default image is available.
- To view the full Location Summary for one of the sites or structures, click on the relevant location name / description.
- To view a larger version of one or more of the images in a slideshow format, click on one of the thumbnail images.
NB: The slideshow will NOT run on devices with a screen width of less than 400px, or if you attempt to open it in a new window. - To view details of ALL the locations assigned this classification (regardless of their assessment or image status), use the Gazetteer.
- To view additional information and / or images relating to a location, click / tap on the location's name / brief description.
