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        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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