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Gate towers

Scope note

Use for towers containing and protecting gates, as to fortresses or walled cities.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30003627

Broader Terms used

towers (building divisions)

Term used for

towers, gate

Equivalent Terms used

gate tower

Created

13yrs ago

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