Glossary beginning with P

Definitions of Architectural words and phrases

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Perpendicular Stylesearch for term: English Gothic architectural style between 1340 - 1530. Characterised by the upright tracery panels.
See also: Decorated Style, Early English, Geometric Style
Piscinasearch for term: A basin with a drain for washing the communion vessels. Usually set into the wall south of an altar.
Polychromesearch for term: A work of art in many colours. Often used in relation to certain styles of multiple coloured architecture, pottery or sculpture.
Synonyms: Polychromatic
Poppyheadsearch for term: A carved ornamental finial at the end of a bench, pew, or stall.
Priantsearch for term: A representation of a person, as if in life, kneel as if in prayer.
Purbeck Marblesearch for term: Ranging in colour from russet red, to greenish brown or blue grey, this hard limestone containing many small shells, is called 'marble' due to its ability to take a very high polish. It is used in many Gothic cathedrals and church monuments in England. The name comes from Purbeck in Dorset where it is quarried.
Synonyms: Purbeck Stone

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