Thesaurus Term/Concept: MEWS

Identifier 71774
Class MONUMENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note Traditionally a mew was a building housing hawks when they were moulting, however since the C16th the term has been used for a series of stables grouped around an open yard or alley, often with rooms above. Use only for stables otherwise use FALCONRY.

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Instances/Examples (3)

Context Record
Monument Type MKE37513 GROVE HILL MEWS (Building)
Monument Type MKE38810 GROVE HILL MEWS (Building)
Monument Type MKE34834 THE OLD COACH HOUSE (Listed Building)