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Compound piers

Scope note

Use for piers composed of several engaged columns or pilasters grouped around a central core. For supports formed by three or more closely spaced columns in a group, use "grouped columns."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000958

Broader Terms used

<piers by form>

Equivalent Terms used

compound pier

Created

13yrs ago

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