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Bell towers

Scope note

Use for towers fitted and prepared for containing bells, can be either freestanding or attached to buildings or other structures. For the spaces in which bells are hung, use "belfries."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30004848

Broader Terms used

towers (single built works)

Narrower Terms used

shoro
campaniles

Equivalent Terms used

bell tower

Created

13yrs ago

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