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Angle buttresses

Scope note

Use for paired buttresses set at right angles, forming the corner of a structure.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000901

Broader Terms used

<corner buttresses>

Term used for

buttresses, angle

Equivalent Terms used

angle buttress

Created

13yrs ago

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