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AISLED BUILDING

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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)

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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.

Heritagedata.org: Linked Data resource