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Turret steps

Scope note

Stone steps, triangular in section, forming spiral or solid newel stairs; they are tapered and have shaped ends which, laid upon each other, constitute the central column or solid newel. DAC

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30003339

Broader Terms used

winders

Term used for

steps, turret

Equivalent Terms used

turret step

Created

13yrs ago

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