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Flèches

Scope note

Use for slender spires rising from the ridge of a roof, most commonly from the roof intersection over the crossing of a church; use "crossing towers" for more substantial structures such as a lantern between spire and roof.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30002363

Broader Terms used

spires

Equivalent Terms used

flèche

Created

13yrs ago

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