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Forecourts

Scope note

Courts forming an entrance plaza for a single building or several buildings in a group. HAS

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30004104

Broader Terms used

courtyards

Narrower Terms used

atriums (church courtyards)

Term used for

antecourts
cours d'honneur

Equivalent Terms used

forecourt

Created

12yrs ago

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