Corbel

Structural piece of stone, wood or metal jutting from a wall to carry a superincumbent load.

Pilaster

Decorative architectural element used to give the appearance of a supporting column, to articulate an extent of wall.

Finial

Decoration marking the top end of some architectural element such as a gable, newel post or fence post.

Cupola

Small dome on top of a roof or other high structure.

Restoration style

Architectural style popular during the reign of King Charles II of England (1660–1685)

Ashlar

Masonry of squared and finely cut or worked stone, commonly used for the facing of a building.

Cist

Prehistoric stone-built chamber used to contain the bodies of the dead.

Transept

Part of a Christian church crossing the area between the nave and the chancel, forming a characteristic cruciform shape.

Proscenium

Part of a theatre stage in front of the curtain.