Entablature

Glossary of Architectural Terms

Ashlar         Faced and squared large block of stone

Box Pew      Box like structure accessible through a hinged door.

Capital        Top member surmounting a column.

Corbel         Block of stone projecting from wall.

Cusp           A small pointed stone of Gothic tracery design.

Entablature  All the horizontal members architrave, frieze column.

Hood Mould   Projecting rib of stone above a doorway.

Pediment      Gable shape in classical architecture to top a window.

Pier              A load bearing support.

Tracery         Decorative stonework at head of windows.

Transom        Horizontal member at top of doorway.

Volute           Spiral or scroll.

Voussoir        Unit of keystone shape in structure of     stone arch.

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