L

Bracket

L

Ledge or cornice

L

Relieving arch

L

Archivolt

L

Keystone

L

Tympanum

L

Corbel

L

Lintel

L

Shaft

L

Base or pedestal

L

Capital

L

Cyma

Romanesque glossary

Immersing ourselves into the history and the building processes of our heritage is essential.

Therefore, here it is a short glossary of several technical terms such as bracket, impost-line, capital, voussoir, etc. The objective of the following scheme is making easier the understanding of our tours throughout churches in Alava.

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