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Foundation walls

Scope note

Use for walls partly or entirely below grade that support the exterior parts of structures.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30002514

Broader Terms used

<walls by location or context>

Term used for

walls, foundation

Equivalent Terms used

foundation wall

Created

13yrs ago

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