Thesaurus Term/Concept: GREAT HOUSE
| Identifier | 68946 |
|---|---|
| Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A large house dating from the 16th century onwards, built as a symbol of the wealth and status of the owner but not intended to be defensible unlike the castles and manor houses it replaced. |
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| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MCC6966 Tiptree Priory (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MCC8659 Wivenhoe House (Monument) |