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Features / Outside

Outside

Gable

The triangular top of a wall at the end of a pitched roof.

Where to look
The end wall under the two slopes of the roof; note how steep the slopes are.
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
FrontGable is highlighted.