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Helm roofs

Scope note

Roofs of four steeply pitched faces, forming a spire; the four ridges rise from the peaks of four gables, the roof faces being set diagonally in relation to the gable faces. HAS

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30002146

Broader Terms used

spires

Term used for

roofs, helm

Equivalent Terms used

helm roof

Created

13yrs ago

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