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Baileys

Scope note

The enclosed open spaces within castles; especially applied to Medieval fortifications; sometimes also used to refer to the outer walls of such spaces.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30003688

Broader Terms used

<fortification elements>

Narrower Terms used

outer baileys
inner baileys

Term used for

ballia
ballium
bayles
wards

Equivalent Terms used

bailey

Created

12yrs ago

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