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Lightning rods

Scope note

Metallic cables or rods extending from the highest point on a roof to the ground that protect the building should lightning strike, by providing a direct path to the ground. DAC

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300068915

Broader Terms used

<exterior roof components>

Equivalent Terms used

lightning rod

Created

13yrs ago

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