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VILLA
A term for a type of house, with varying definitions according to period. Georgian and later period villas were often detached town houses, whereas Roman villas were high-status and usually associated with a rural estate.
Classifications
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| FARM | A tract of land, often including a farmhouse and ancillary buildings, used for the purpose of cultivation and the rearing of livestock, etc. Use more specific type where known. |
| FARMSTEAD | A farmhouse and ancillary farm buildings forming a group. |
| TOWN HOUSE | An urban residence of a merchant or laird, either detached or in a terrace. For a building used for local administration use TOLBOOTH |
