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Architectural elements > Stairs > Spiral stairs

Preferred term

Spiral stairs  

Definition

  • Staircases that are circular in plan, consisting entirely of winders or wedge-shaped steps [AAT 94]

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • CARACOLES
  • CIRCULAR STAIRS
  • COAKELS
  • COCKLE STAIRS
  • CORKSCREW STAIRS
  • HELICAL STAIRS
  • SCREW STAIRS
  • TURNPIKE STAIRS
  • WINDING STAIRS

Notation

  • 112220

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-X8T0RJPZ-M

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