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Helms (built works)

Scope note

Use for vernacular British structures of uncertain construction and purpose, possibly temporary and made of wood with an earthen floor and used for storage of produce, equipment, or animals, popular from the 16th to the 19th century.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30004825

Broader Terms used

storage facilities

Term used for

haulms

Equivalent Terms used

helm (built work)

Created

12yrs ago

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