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Cornerstones

Scope note

Use generally for stones forming part of corners or angles in walls, especially lying at the foundation of a principal angle, and specifically for such stones when incorporating the date of or inscription about the structure's construction.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30002616

Equivalent Terms used

cornerstone

Created

13yrs ago

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