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alcove
A recess in a garden wall or hedge. May also refer to a covered retreat or bower. May contain sculpture or a seat.
A view of the arched alcove water feature, with Magnolia in bloom, and steps leading up to it, on the terrace in front of Parcevall Hall, North Yorkshire. Photograph copyright: Louise Wickham, 2006.
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