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Castles

Scope note

Use for buildings or groups of buildings intended primarily to serve as a fortified residence of a prince or nobleman. AVERY

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30006891

Broader Terms used

fortifications

Narrower Terms used

qasrs
moated castles
châtelets

Equivalent Terms used

castle

Created

12yrs ago

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