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Swing bridges

Scope note

Drawbridges that open and close to river craft by rotating around a central pier. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30007861

Broader Terms used

movable bridges

Equivalent Terms used

swing bridge

Created

13yrs ago

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