AISLED BUILDING
A subrectangular dry-stone building with upright pillar stones set vertically around its inner wall-face, forming an 'aisle'. The pillar stones are single monoliths, and are often capped by a lintel which rests on the wall-head.
Aisled House (Non-Preferred) | Wag (Non-Preferred)
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
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Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| AISLED ROUNDHOUSE | A circular or sub-circular dry-stone building with a series of upright single pillar stones set vertically around its inner wall-face, often capped by a lintel which rests on the wall-head. Use for WHEELHOUSE if these features are present. |
| SOUTERRAIN | A subterranean or partly subterranean chamber or passage. Often associated with an above ground structure. |
