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Spires

Scope note

Use for tall structures that are at least roughly pyramidal, polygonal, or conical and that rise from towers or roofs.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30002360

Broader Terms used

<steeple components>

Equivalent Terms used

spire

Created

13yrs ago

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