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Pitched-brick vaults

Scope note

Use for vaults in which the rows of bricks are laid at a slight inclination, leaning against the previously laid row, thus obviating the need for formwork.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000127431

Broader Terms used

<vaults by construction>

Equivalent Terms used

pitched-brick vault

Created

13yrs ago

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