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Preferred term

Spolia  

Definition

  • Architectural or sculptural materials, usually ancient, reused in later structures or for a different purpose; term used especially for Medieval instances of the practice

Entry terms

  • SPOILS, SPOLIA

Notation

  • 110712

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-K9GWNLZN-6

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