XML Schema Definition for Religious Buildings

XML Schema for Religious Buildings

This document defines the XML Schema (XSD) structure for cataloging religious buildings, including churches and abbeys.

Root Element: Religious Buildings

The religious_buildings element serves as the root, requiring a county attribute.

• Elements: church, abbey
• Cardinality: Unbounded choice

Building Data Structure

The T_religious_building complex type defines the following sequence:

• name: Token (multiple allowed)
• image: URI reference
• location: Token
• style: Architectural style list
• founded: Date or century
• founder: Token

Architectural Styles

The style element supports the following architectural classifications:

• Romanesque
• Gothic
• Renaissance
• Baroque
• Rococo
• Neoclassicism
• Modernism

Foundation Dating

The founded element uses a union type to accept either a specific year (after 33 AD) or a century format (e.g., 1st century, 4th century).

RMP Attribute

The rmp attribute enforces a strict pattern for unique identification codes, ensuring data integrity across the schema.