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Roofs, vaults & domes

Fan vault

A late English Gothic vault in which many ribs of equal curve spread from each support like an opened fan.

Where to look
Cone-shaped clusters of fine ribs spreading from the tops of the walls.
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: Fan vault is not drawn here.