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Gatehouses

Scope note

Use for structures at, near, or over entrance gateways, usually containing a gatekeeper's dwelling. For subordinate buildings on the grounds of estates or parks used as the dwellings of employees, such as gatekeepers, but not located at entranceways, prefer "lodges (caretakers' houses)."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30005621

Equivalent Terms used

gatehouse

Created

13yrs ago

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