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Drop arches

Scope note

Use for pointed arches whose radii are located within the span of the arch, whether or not the centers are above, at, or below the springing.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30001076

Broader Terms used

pointed arches

Equivalent Terms used

drop arch

Created

13yrs ago

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