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Category Archives: Architectural terms

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Transept

Jan 24, 2023Eric CorbettArchitectural terms

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

Proscenium arch

Sep 24, 2022Eric CorbettArchitectural termsRedirect

Redirected to proscenium.

Proscenium

Sep 24, 2022Eric CorbettArchitectural termsBetter than Wikipedia

Part of a theatre stage in front of the curtain.

Lancet window

Aug 28, 2022Eric CorbettArchitectural terms

Tall, narrow window typically associated with the Gothic architectural style.

Garth

Aug 1, 2022Eric CorbettArchitectural termsNot on Wikipedia

Small piece of enclosed ground.

Peristylium

Jul 28, 2022Eric CorbettArchitectural termsRedirect

Redirected to peristyle.

Peristyle

Jul 28, 2022Eric CorbettArchitectural terms

Range of columns surrounding an architectural feature.

Ambulatory

Jul 22, 2022Eric CorbettArchitectural terms, Religious architecture

General term for a covered walkway, and more specifically for the walkway linking the two chancel aisles behind the high altar.

Priest hole

Jun 26, 2022Eric CorbettArchitectural terms

Secret hiding places in the homes of prominent Catholics to hide priests from persecution.

Bell-cote

Aug 21, 2021Eric CorbettArchitectural terms

A shelter containing one or more bells.

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