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Ornament & details

Corbel

A block projecting from a wall to support something above. A row of small corbels under the eaves, often carved with heads or patterns, is a corbel table.

Where to look
Projecting blocks under eaves, beams or the springing of ribs.
Styles
On the drawings
Not marked on the drawings.

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Cross-section of a vaulted building with a nave, two aisles and flying buttresses. Each label links to its feature. NAVE AISLE AISLE RoofPinnacleFlying buttressButtressAisleRib vaultClerestoryTriforiumArcadePierNave
Cross-sectionFor orientation: Corbel is not drawn here.