sluice

1) This was in effect a small bridge, built into the raised embankment of a causey so that flood waters might flow through and not accumulate around the bridge approaches.

None of the meanings of sluice listed in the OED adequately describe this feature and they are referred to as ‘flood arches’ by Harrison. See causey for an example of its use and spring, springer for additional information.

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