Soldier in gaol break found lying by The House (6)

I believe the answer is:

loggia

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'lying by the house' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'soldier in gaol break' is the wordplay.
'soldier' becomes 'gi' (government issue or general issue).
'in' indicates putting letters inside.
'break' indicates an anagram.
'gaol' is an anagram of 'loga'.
'gi' going inside 'loga' is 'LOGGIA'.

'found' is the link.

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(Other definitions for loggia that I've seen before include "Structure similar to verandah" , "Open-sided gallery for viewing" , "Room or gallery with a side open" , "Roofed arcade or gallery" , "Covered area beside building" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.

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