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	The word pylon is also commonly used in athletics (in American football, the markers used to identify a specific part of the field are sometimes referred to as pylons) as well as aircraft assembly (the pylon is a suspension device that connects the engine to the aircraft frame).		The word pylon is also commonly used in athletics (in American football, the markers used to identify a specific part of the field are sometimes referred to as pylons) as well as aircraft assembly (the pylon is a suspension device that connects the engine to the aircraft frame).

−	= Related articles =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Clifton Suspension Bridge.		* Clifton Suspension Bridge.
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	* Going the extra mile to extend the lifespan of the Menai Suspension Bridge.		* Going the extra mile to extend the lifespan of the Menai Suspension Bridge.
	* Great Pyramid of Giza.		* Great Pyramid of Giza.
		+	* Quadrangle.
	* Road traffic management.		* Road traffic management.
	* Tower.		* Tower.

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	== Electricity pylon ==		== Electricity pylon ==

−	This is a tall, lattice-like structure (usually made of steel) which is used to support overhead power lines. Also known as a transmission tower.	+	This is a tall, lattice-like structure (usually made of steel) which is used to support overhead power lines. Also known as a transmission tower. Ref The HS2 London-West Midlands Environmental Statement, published by the Department for Transport in November 2013.

−	~~Ref The HS2 London~~-~~West Midlands Environmental Statement, published by the Department for Transport in November 2013~~.	+	{\|
		+	\| [[File:Pylons-503935 640.jpg]]
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	There is some controversy around the use of the term, electricity pylon. In the Manchester Science + Industry Museum article entitled, “[https://blog.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/when-is-a-pylon-not-a-pylon/ When is a pylon not a pylon?]”, Dan Wilson wrote, “When I joined Electricity North West, one of the first things I learned was that what I’d thought of as ‘pylons’ are actually referred to in the industry as ‘towers’, or to use the full name, steel lattice towers. Calling them pylons in our line of work is a major faux pas! So why do we not call them pylons like everyone else? Well, within engineering, the term ‘pylon’ tends to refer to a solid structure that suspends something from another structure. The steel tower is the entire structure, and arguably the pylon would be the part of the structure that the insulators and lines are suspended from."		There is some controversy around the use of the term, electricity pylon. In the Manchester Science + Industry Museum article entitled, “[https://blog.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/when-is-a-pylon-not-a-pylon/ When is a pylon not a pylon?]”, Dan Wilson wrote, “When I joined Electricity North West, one of the first things I learned was that what I’d thought of as ‘pylons’ are actually referred to in the industry as ‘towers’, or to use the full name, steel lattice towers. Calling them pylons in our line of work is a major faux pas! So why do we not call them pylons like everyone else? Well, within engineering, the term ‘pylon’ tends to refer to a solid structure that suspends something from another structure. The steel tower is the entire structure, and arguably the pylon would be the part of the structure that the insulators and lines are suspended from."

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−	View of the pylon of the Temple of Isis at Philae shows the doorway decorated with carved hieroglyphs and relief scenes~~, and the~~ towers feature large, sunken reliefs of the Egyptian goddess Isis.	+	View of the pylon of the Temple of Isis at Philae shows the doorway decorated with carved hieroglyphs and relief scenes. The towers feature large, sunken reliefs of the Egyptian goddess Isis.
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	The ancient Egyptians constructed large, stone pylons (sometimes referred to as obelisks) next to the entrances of tombs within the inner sanctuary of a temple. These pylons (or pylon temples) might be plain or could be covered in paintings, banners, carvings or other forms of decoration.		The ancient Egyptians constructed large, stone pylons (sometimes referred to as obelisks) next to the entrances of tombs within the inner sanctuary of a temple. These pylons (or pylon temples) might be plain or could be covered in paintings, banners, carvings or other forms of decoration.

−	External facing pylons on gateways would depict images that showed respect for the authority of the king or queen, while interior pylons might illustrate the significance of the person (or people) placed within the tomb. Some pylons incorporated stairways and rooms ~~as well~~.	+	External facing pylons on gateways would depict images that showed respect for the authority of the king or queen, while interior pylons might illustrate the significance of the person (or people) placed within the tomb. Some pylons incorporated stairways and rooms.

	= A pylon renaissance =		= A pylon renaissance =

−	Architectural pylons became a popular feature during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. They were sometimes incorporated into Egyptian Revival, Neoclassical and Beaux-Arts ~~style~~ architecture. Along with places of worship, stately homes and other noteworthy buildings constructed during these periods, pylons were incorporated into a range of structures ~~in various locations,~~ including:	+	Architectural pylons became a popular feature during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. They were sometimes incorporated into Egyptian Revival, Neoclassical and Beaux-Arts architecture. Along with places of worship, stately homes and other noteworthy buildings constructed during these periods, pylons were incorporated into a range of structures including:

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	= Other types of pylons =		= Other types of pylons =

−	~~Aside from~~ its architectural associations, the term pylon has other definitions~~. These include~~:	+	In addition to its architectural associations, the term pylon has other definitions:

	== Support pylon ==		== Support pylon ==

−	In modern construction, towers that provide support may be referred to as pylons, whether they are isolated or used in conjunction with other structures. This type of tower can come in the form columns used to hang ~~girders~~ used for certain types of structural work.	+	In modern construction, towers that provide support may be referred to as pylons, whether they are isolated or used in conjunction with other structures. This type of tower can come in the form columns used to hang beams used for certain types of structural work.

	== Wooden pylon ==		== Wooden pylon ==

−	These are structures ~~that are~~ used in or around water~~. They can be used~~ as a type of bumper to redirect water traffic.	+	These are typically structures used in or around water as a type of 'bumper' to redirect water traffic.

	== Traffic pylon ==		== Traffic pylon ==

−	~~This object (also~~ referred to as a highway cone, safety cone, construction cone, witches’ hat or traffic cone~~) is~~ sometimes used temporarily to indicate a path, road or area that should be avoided. It can be used as a traffic calming device to redirect vehicles or can be part of a road management ~~measure~~ in conjunction with signage and pavement markings. It can also be used as a safety measure around construction sites.	+	Also referred to as a highway cone, safety cone, construction cone, witches’ hat or traffic cone traffic pylons are sometimes used temporarily to indicate a path, road or area that should be avoided. They can be used as a traffic calming device to redirect vehicles or can be part of road management measures in conjunction with signage and pavement markings. They can also be used as a safety measure around construction sites.

	== Electricity pylon ==		== Electricity pylon ==

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	* Road traffic management.		* Road traffic management.
	* Tower.		* Tower.
		+	* Traffic calming.
	* Ziggurat.		* Ziggurat.

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	* Clifton Suspension Bridge.		* Clifton Suspension Bridge.
	* Electricity pylon.		* Electricity pylon.
		+	* Going the extra mile to extend the lifespan of the Menai Suspension Bridge.
	* Great Pyramid of Giza.		* Great Pyramid of Giza.
	* Road traffic management.		* Road traffic management.

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	This object (also referred to as a highway cone, safety cone, construction cone, witches’ hat or traffic cone) is sometimes used temporarily to indicate a path, road or area that should be avoided. It can be used as a traffic calming device to redirect vehicles or can be part of a road management measure in conjunction with signage and pavement markings. It can also be used as a safety measure around construction sites.		This object (also referred to as a highway cone, safety cone, construction cone, witches’ hat or traffic cone) is sometimes used temporarily to indicate a path, road or area that should be avoided. It can be used as a traffic calming device to redirect vehicles or can be part of a road management measure in conjunction with signage and pavement markings. It can also be used as a safety measure around construction sites.

−	Electricity pylon	+	== Electricity pylon ==

	This is a tall, lattice-like structure (usually made of steel) which is used to support overhead power lines. Also known as a transmission tower.		This is a tall, lattice-like structure (usually made of steel) which is used to support overhead power lines. Also known as a transmission tower.
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	* Clifton Suspension Bridge.		* Clifton Suspension Bridge.
	* Electricity pylon.		* Electricity pylon.
		+	* Great Pyramid of Giza.
		+	* Road traffic management.
	* Tower.		* Tower.
		+	* Ziggurat.

	= External resources =		= External resources =

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	These are structures that are used in or around water. They can be used as a type of bumper to redirect water traffic.		These are structures that are used in or around water. They can be used as a type of bumper to redirect water traffic.
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−	~~\| [[File:Pylon.traffic.jpg\|link=File:Pylon.traffic.jpg]]~~
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	== Traffic pylon ==		== Traffic pylon ==
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	This object (also referred to as a highway cone, safety cone, construction cone, witches’ hat or traffic cone) is sometimes used temporarily to indicate a path, road or area that should be avoided. It can be used as a traffic calming device to redirect vehicles or can be part of a road management measure in conjunction with signage and pavement markings. It can also be used as a safety measure around construction sites.		This object (also referred to as a highway cone, safety cone, construction cone, witches’ hat or traffic cone) is sometimes used temporarily to indicate a path, road or area that should be avoided. It can be used as a traffic calming device to redirect vehicles or can be part of a road management measure in conjunction with signage and pavement markings. It can also be used as a safety measure around construction sites.

−	{\|	+	Electricity pylon
−	~~\| [[File:Pylons-503935_640.jpg\|link=File:Pylons-503935_640.jpg]]~~	+
−	\|}	+
−		+
−	== Electricity pylon ==	+

	This is a tall, lattice-like structure (usually made of steel) which is used to support overhead power lines. Also known as a transmission tower.		This is a tall, lattice-like structure (usually made of steel) which is used to support overhead power lines. Also known as a transmission tower.
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	* Dan Wilson, Manchester Science + Industry Museum, “[https://blog.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/when-is-a-pylon-not-a-pylon/ When is a pylon not a pylon?]”		* Dan Wilson, Manchester Science + Industry Museum, “[https://blog.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/when-is-a-pylon-not-a-pylon/ When is a pylon not a pylon?]”
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	These grade II listed obelisks are called The Pylons. They were erected at the boundary when the County Borough was extended.		These grade II listed obelisks are called The Pylons. They were erected at the boundary when the County Borough was extended.
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	Aside from its architectural associations, the term pylon has other definitions. These include:		Aside from its architectural associations, the term pylon has other definitions. These include:
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−	{\|
−	~~\| [[File:Pylon.Bridge.jpg]]~~
−	\|}

	== Support pylon ==		== Support pylon ==

	In modern construction, towers that provide support may be referred to as pylons, whether they are isolated or used in conjunction with other structures. This type of tower can come in the form columns used to hang girders used for certain types of structural work.		In modern construction, towers that provide support may be referred to as pylons, whether they are isolated or used in conjunction with other structures. This type of tower can come in the form columns used to hang girders used for certain types of structural work.
		+
		+	== Wooden pylon ==
		+
		+	These are structures that are used in or around water. They can be used as a type of bumper to redirect water traffic.

	{\|		{\|
−	\| [[File:Pylon.traffic.jpg]]	+	\| [[File:Pylon.traffic.jpg\|link=File:Pylon.traffic.jpg]]
	\|}		\|}

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−	\| [[File:Pylons-~~503935 640~~.jpg]]	+	\| [[File:Pylons-503935_640.jpg\|link=File:Pylons-503935_640.jpg]]
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	View of the pylon of the Temple of Isis at Philae shows the doorway decorated with carved hieroglyphs and relief scenes, and the towers feature large, sunken reliefs of the Egyptian goddess Isis.		View of the pylon of the Temple of Isis at Philae shows the doorway decorated with carved hieroglyphs and relief scenes, and the towers feature large, sunken reliefs of the Egyptian goddess Isis.
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	External facing pylons on gateways would depict images that showed respect for the authority of the king or queen, while interior pylons might illustrate the significance of the person (or people) placed within the tomb. Some pylons incorporated stairways and rooms as well.		External facing pylons on gateways would depict images that showed respect for the authority of the king or queen, while interior pylons might illustrate the significance of the person (or people) placed within the tomb. Some pylons incorporated stairways and rooms as well.
		+
		+	= A pylon renaissance =

	Architectural pylons became a popular feature during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. They were sometimes incorporated into Egyptian Revival, Neoclassical and Beaux-Arts style architecture. Along with places of worship, stately homes and other noteworthy buildings constructed during these periods, pylons were incorporated into a range of structures in various locations, including:		Architectural pylons became a popular feature during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. They were sometimes incorporated into Egyptian Revival, Neoclassical and Beaux-Arts style architecture. Along with places of worship, stately homes and other noteworthy buildings constructed during these periods, pylons were incorporated into a range of structures in various locations, including:

−	~~Pxfuel~~	+	{\|
		+	\| [[File:Pylon.PontAlexandre.jpg]]
		+	\|}

−	~~https://www.pxfuel.com/es/free-photo-jqbfq~~	+	== Pont Alexandre III (France) ==

−	~~Pont Alexandre III (France).~~ Built in 1900, the Paris bridge incorporates highly decorative pylons in the form of quadrangle pillars.	+	Built in 1900, the Paris bridge incorporates highly decorative pylons in the form of quadrangle pillars.

−	~~Welcome to Brighton and Hove~~	+	{\|
		+	\|width="100%"\|
		+	[[File:Pylon.Patcham.jpg]]

−	~~The~~ obelisks are called The Pylons, erected ~~in 1928~~ at the boundary when the County Borough was extended. ~~They are grade II listed.~~	+	These grade II listed obelisks are called The Pylons. They were erected at the boundary when the County Borough was extended.
		+	\|}

−	~~Welcome to Brighton and Hove~~	+	== Patcham Pylon (Great Britain) ==

−	~~cc-by-sa/2~~.~~0 - © Robin Webster - geograph.org.uk/p/5987433~~	+	Built in 1928, these massive pylons form an entrance gateway for drivers who travel on the A23 road between London and Brighton and Hove.

−	~~Patcham~~ Pylon ~~(Great Britain)~~. ~~Built in 1928, these massive pylons form an entrance gateway for drivers traveling on the A23 road between London and Brighton and Hove~~.	+	{\|
		+	\| [[File:Pylon.SydneyHarbour.jpg]]
		+	\|}

−	~~Rommel Sharma from Pixabay, https://pixabay.com/photos/harbour-bridge-tower-architecture-5847510/~~	+	== Sydney Harbour Bridge (Australia) ==

−	~~Sydney Harbour Bridge (Australia).~~ Opened in 1932, the bridge has granite faced concrete pylons standing at each end of the arch.	+	Opened in 1932, the bridge has granite faced concrete pylons standing at each end of the arch.

−	Other types of pylons	+	= Other types of pylons =

	Aside from its architectural associations, the term pylon has other definitions. These include:		Aside from its architectural associations, the term pylon has other definitions. These include:

−	~~Support pylon~~	+	{\|
−		+	\| [[File:Pylon.Bridge.jpg]]
−	~~Free-Photos, Pixabay, source~~: ~~https://pixabay~~.~~com/photos/bridge-pylon-underneath-perspective-918575/~~	+	\|}

−	Support pylon	+	== Support pylon ==

	In modern construction, towers that provide support may be referred to as pylons, whether they are isolated or used in conjunction with other structures. This type of tower can come in the form columns used to hang girders used for certain types of structural work.		In modern construction, towers that provide support may be referred to as pylons, whether they are isolated or used in conjunction with other structures. This type of tower can come in the form columns used to hang girders used for certain types of structural work.

−	~~Traffic pylon~~	+	{\|
−		+	\| [[File:Pylon.traffic.jpg]]
−	~~Mabel Amber, who will one day from Pixabay https~~:~~//pixabay~~.~~com/photos/~~traffic~~-cone-pylon-witches--hat-3110165/~~	+	\|}

−	Traffic pylon	+	== Traffic pylon ==

	This object (also referred to as a highway cone, safety cone, construction cone, witches’ hat or traffic cone) is sometimes used temporarily to indicate a path, road or area that should be avoided. It can be used as a traffic calming device to redirect vehicles or can be part of a road management measure in conjunction with signage and pavement markings. It can also be used as a safety measure around construction sites.		This object (also referred to as a highway cone, safety cone, construction cone, witches’ hat or traffic cone) is sometimes used temporarily to indicate a path, road or area that should be avoided. It can be used as a traffic calming device to redirect vehicles or can be part of a road management measure in conjunction with signage and pavement markings. It can also be used as a safety measure around construction sites.

−	Electricity pylon	+	{\|
		+	\| [[File:Pylons-503935 640.jpg]]
		+	\|}
		+
		+	== Electricity pylon ==

	This is a tall, lattice-like structure (usually made of steel) which is used to support overhead power lines. Also known as a transmission tower.		This is a tall, lattice-like structure (usually made of steel) which is used to support overhead power lines. Also known as a transmission tower.
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	Ref The HS2 London-West Midlands Environmental Statement, published by the Department for Transport in November 2013.		Ref The HS2 London-West Midlands Environmental Statement, published by the Department for Transport in November 2013.

−	There is some controversy around the use of the term, electricity pylon. In the Manchester Science + Industry Museum article , ~~“When is a pylon not a pylon?” (~~https://blog.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/when-is-a-pylon-not-a-pylon/),	+	There is some controversy around the use of the term, electricity pylon. In the Manchester Science + Industry Museum article entitled, “[https://blog.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/when-is-a-pylon-not-a-pylon/ When is a pylon not a pylon?]”, Dan Wilson wrote, “When I joined Electricity North West, one of the first things I learned was that what I’d thought of as ‘pylons’ are actually referred to in the industry as ‘towers’, or to use the full name, steel lattice towers. Calling them pylons in our line of work is a major faux pas! So why do we not call them pylons like everyone else? Well, within engineering, the term ‘pylon’ tends to refer to a solid structure that suspends something from another structure. The steel tower is the entire structure, and arguably the pylon would be the part of the structure that the insulators and lines are suspended from."

−	Dan Wilson wrote, “When I joined Electricity North West, one of the first things I learned was that what I’d thought of as ‘pylons’ are actually referred to in the industry as ‘towers’, or to use the full name, steel lattice towers. Calling them pylons in our line of work is a major faux pas! So why do we not call them pylons like everyone else? Well, within engineering, the term ‘pylon’ tends to refer to a solid structure that suspends something from another structure. The steel tower is the entire structure, and arguably the pylon would be the part of the structure that the insulators and lines are suspended from.	+	= Non-construction related pylons =
−		+
−	~~https://blog.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/when-is-a-pylon-not-a-pylon/~~	+

	The word pylon is also commonly used in athletics (in American football, the markers used to identify a specific part of the field are sometimes referred to as pylons) as well as aircraft assembly (the pylon is a suspension device that connects the engine to the aircraft frame).		The word pylon is also commonly used in athletics (in American football, the markers used to identify a specific part of the field are sometimes referred to as pylons) as well as aircraft assembly (the pylon is a suspension device that connects the engine to the aircraft frame).

−	Related articles	+	= Related articles =
−		+
−	~~Clifton Suspension Bridge.~~	+
−		+
−	~~Electricity pylon.~~	+

−	Tower.	+	* Clifton Suspension Bridge.
		+	* Electricity pylon.
		+	* Tower.

−	External resources	+	= External resources =

−	Dan Wilson, Manchester Science + Industry Museum, ~~“When is a pylon not a pylon?” (~~https://blog.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/when-is-a-pylon-not-a-pylon/).	+	* Dan Wilson, Manchester Science + Industry Museum, “[https://blog.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/when-is-a-pylon-not-a-pylon/ When is a pylon not a pylon?]”

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= Introduction =

The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture (third edition) was published in 1980. It was created for Penguin Reference and compiled by John Fleming, Hugh Honour and Nikolaus Pevsner.

It loosely defines a pylon as: “any high, isolated structure used decoratively or to mark a boundary. However, a freestanding arch or gateway of similar form is called a propylon.”

The word comes from the Greek term for gate or gateway.

= History =

The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture explains, “In ancient Egyptian architecture, pylons are the rectangular, truncated, pyramidal towers facing the gateway of a temple.”

The ancient Egyptians constructed large, stone pylons (sometimes referred to as obelisks) next to the entrances of tombs within the inner sanctuary of a temple. These pylons (or pylon temples) might be plain or could be covered in paintings, banners, carvings or other forms of decoration.

External facing pylons on gateways would depict images that showed respect for the authority of the king or queen, while interior pylons might illustrate the significance of the person (or people) placed within the tomb. Some pylons incorporated stairways and rooms as well.

Architectural pylons became a popular feature during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. They were sometimes incorporated into Egyptian Revival, Neoclassical and Beaux-Arts style architecture. Along with places of worship, stately homes and other noteworthy buildings constructed during these periods, pylons were incorporated into a range of structures in various locations, including:

Pxfuel

https://www.pxfuel.com/es/free-photo-jqbfq

Pont Alexandre III (France). Built in 1900, the Paris bridge incorporates highly decorative pylons in the form of quadrangle pillars.

Welcome to Brighton and Hove

The obelisks are called The Pylons, erected in 1928 at the boundary when the County Borough was extended. They are grade II listed.

Welcome to Brighton and Hove

cc-by-sa/2.0 - © Robin Webster - geograph.org.uk/p/5987433

Patcham Pylon (Great Britain). Built in 1928, these massive pylons form an entrance gateway for drivers traveling on the A23 road between London and Brighton and Hove.

Rommel Sharma from Pixabay, https://pixabay.com/photos/harbour-bridge-tower-architecture-5847510/

Sydney Harbour Bridge (Australia). Opened in 1932, the bridge has granite faced concrete pylons standing at each end of the arch.

Other types of pylons

Aside from its architectural associations, the term pylon has other definitions. These include:

Support pylon

Free-Photos, Pixabay, source: https://pixabay.com/photos/bridge-pylon-underneath-perspective-918575/

Support pylon

In modern construction, towers that provide support may be referred to as pylons, whether they are isolated or used in conjunction with other structures. This type of tower can come in the form columns used to hang girders used for certain types of structural work.

Traffic pylon

Mabel Amber, who will one day from Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/traffic-cone-pylon-witches--hat-3110165/

Traffic pylon

This object (also referred to as a highway cone, safety cone, construction cone, witches’ hat or traffic cone) is sometimes used temporarily to indicate a path, road or area that should be avoided. It can be used as a traffic calming device to redirect vehicles or can be part of a road management measure in conjunction with signage and pavement markings. It can also be used as a safety measure around construction sites.

Electricity pylon

This is a tall, lattice-like structure (usually made of steel) which is used to support overhead power lines. Also known as a transmission tower.

Ref The HS2 London-West Midlands Environmental Statement, published by the Department for Transport in November 2013.

There is some controversy around the use of the term, electricity pylon. In the Manchester Science + Industry Museum article , “When is a pylon not a pylon?” (https://blog.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/when-is-a-pylon-not-a-pylon/),

Dan Wilson wrote, “When I joined Electricity North West, one of the first things I learned was that what I’d thought of as ‘pylons’ are actually referred to in the industry as ‘towers’, or to use the full name, steel lattice towers. Calling them pylons in our line of work is a major faux pas! So why do we not call them pylons like everyone else? Well, within engineering, the term ‘pylon’ tends to refer to a solid structure that suspends something from another structure. The steel tower is the entire structure, and arguably the pylon would be the part of the structure that the insulators and lines are suspended from.

https://blog.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/when-is-a-pylon-not-a-pylon/

The word pylon is also commonly used in athletics (in American football, the markers used to identify a specific part of the field are sometimes referred to as pylons) as well as aircraft assembly (the pylon is a suspension device that connects the engine to the aircraft frame).

Related articles

Clifton Suspension Bridge.

Electricity pylon.

Tower.

External resources

Dan Wilson, Manchester Science + Industry Museum, “When is a pylon not a pylon?” (https://blog.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/when-is-a-pylon-not-a-pylon/).