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	Word or Phrase:	DOUBLE ENDED HALL HOUSE *
	Definition:	A house consisting of a single storey open hall with a two storey domestic range attached to both ends forming an H shape.

	Word or Phrase:	SINGLE ENDED HALL HOUSE *
	Definition:	A house consisting of a single storey open hall with a two storey domestic range attached at one end, forming a T shape.

	Word or Phrase:	FIRST FLOOR HALL HOUSE *
	Definition:	A high status building of the medieval period, consisting of a hall and attached room at first floor level with rooms below possibly for storage or living accommodation for a lower status family. The first floor was accessed by an external staircase.

	Word or Phrase:	AISLED HALL HOUSE *
	Definition:	A house with an open hall whose main span is separated by an arcade from the side aisles.

	Word or Phrase:	OPEN HALL HOUSE *
	Definition:	A house consisting of a single storey hall with two storey domestic ranges attached to either one or both ends.

	Word or Phrase:	HALL HOUSE *
	Definition:	A house consisting of a public hall with private living accommodation attached. Built from the medieval period onwards.