round churches

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Scope note
Churches having a centralized, circular plan; examples are the round churches popular in Scandinavia in the 11th and early 12th centuries. For churches with a round floorplan but that are in the form of a tower, use "round-tower churches." For churches having a centralized that is polygonal rather than circular, use "polygonal churches."
round churches
Accepted term: 28-Oct-2024