Word of the Day
Oriel (OR-ee-uhl)
Common clues: Cantilevered bay window, Bay window
Definition: a projecting bay window located on an upper floor, cantilevered or supported by brackets.
[Courtesy:
Illustrated
Architecture Dictionary]
Usually semi-hexagonal or rectangular in plan, oriels first became prevalent early in the 15th century. They were often placed over gateways or entrances to manor houses and public buildings of the late Gothic and Tudor periods. They became popular again during the revivals of these styles in the 19th and early 20th centuries. [Source: thepotteries.org]
[Courtesy:
Illustrated
Architecture Dictionary]
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