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Wall piers

Scope note

Use for piers, such as would include several columns or pilasters, that are thickenings of or projections from a wall.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000968

Broader Terms used

<piers by location or context>

Term used for

piers, wall

Equivalent Terms used

wall pier

Created

13yrs ago

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