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Ornament & details

Finial

An ornament at the very top of a spire, pinnacle, gable or canopy.

Where to look
The topmost knob or ornament.
Styles
On the drawings
Front

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Front of a building with a central tower and spire, a rose window, a pointed doorway, lancet windows and buttresses. Each label links to its feature. FinialSpireBelfryRose windowPinnacleButtressLouvreTowerGableTympanumLancet windowsPortal
FrontFinial is highlighted.