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headstop
A carving at the end of a hood mould, often taking the form of a head.
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hood mould
Projecting moulding above an arch or lintel used to throw off water.
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incumbent
The cleric in charge of a church. May be called Rector, Vicar, or Priest-in-Charge.
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aisle
An extension to the side of the nave or chancel separated off by an arcade. Sometime used for the passageways between the seating. See Alley.
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altar
The ceremonial table at which the Eucharist (Mass, Holy Communion) is celebrated. May be made of wood or stone.
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altar frontal
A cloth or embroidery hanging for decorating the front of the altar.
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arcade
A series of arches like a pierced wall, separating off an area. SeeĀ Wall Arcade or Blind Arcade
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arch braced roof
Curved pair of roof braces forming an arch which connect the wall (or post) below with tie beam or collar beam above.
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baldachino
A canopy over the altar, supported on columns, sometimes called a ciborium.
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battlemented parapet
A parapet with crenellations or battlements i.e with alternate raised or lowered sections. May be called crenellated or castellated.
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