
Bracket
Ledge or cornice
Relieving arch
Archivolt
Keystone
Tympanum
Corbel
Lintel
Shaft
Base or pedestal
Capital
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.