Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Components (hierarchy name)
4. components (objects parts)
5. [components by specific context]
6. building divisions
7. rooms and spaces
8. [rooms and spaces by building type]
9. religious building spaces
10. Christian religious building spaces

Additional parents:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Components
4. components
5. components by specific context
6. building divisions
7. rooms and spaces
8. rooms and spaces by form

Anotations

Scope note:

Enclosed spaces composed of a garth and surrounding walkways, which are generally arcaded on the courtyard side and walled on the other. Cloisters are often found in Christian monastic building complexes, but may be found on university campuses or elsewhere. The term is used for such features in secular buildings only when closely resembling the monastic prototype.