Great Hall
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Great Hall is a large, often grand ceremonial or assembly space commonly found in castles, universities, and public buildings, used for gatherings, banquets, and important events.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
architectural space
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assembly hall ⓘ banquet hall ⓘ ceremonial hall ⓘ |
| architecturalFeature |
decorative elements
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high ceiling ⓘ impressive entrance ⓘ large floor area ⓘ large windows ⓘ raised dais ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
civic architecture
ⓘ
collegiate architecture ⓘ medieval architecture ⓘ |
| designedFor |
formal processions
ⓘ
large audiences ⓘ public visibility of speakers ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
central space
ⓘ
formal ⓘ grand ⓘ large ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
hosting banquets
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hosting ceremonies ⓘ hosting gatherings ⓘ hosting important events ⓘ hosting public meetings ⓘ |
| historicalUse |
ceremonial occasions
ⓘ
court sessions ⓘ feasts ⓘ receiving guests ⓘ |
| mayContain |
banners
ⓘ
chandeliers ⓘ fireplace ⓘ high table ⓘ long tables ⓘ portraits ⓘ |
| modernUse |
academic assemblies
ⓘ
concerts ⓘ formal dinners ⓘ graduation ceremonies ⓘ public lectures ⓘ |
| socialRole |
center of communal life
ⓘ
symbol of status ⓘ venue for official ceremonies ⓘ |
| typicallyLocatedIn |
castle
ⓘ
manor house ⓘ palace ⓘ public building ⓘ university building ⓘ |
Referenced by (6)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject surface form:
Great Hall at St Mary’s Guildhall