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Black monks

History; Medieval

Common name for members of the Benedictine Order derived from the colour of the habits.

Brace

History; Medieval

In carpentry, any oblique piece used to brace or bind the principal timbers of a frame.

Bonding

History; Medieval

Masonry effecting a union of walling either through or otherwise

Borough

History; Medieval

Town with the right of self-government granted by royal charter.

Boss

History; Medieval

Carved ornament placed at the intersections of ribs in a vault either in wood or Stone.

Box pew

History; Medieval

Enclosed pew with door and high partitions, much favoured in 18th century.

Arrow-loop

History; Medieval

Long, usually narrow and vertical opening in a wall, or in a merlon, through which arrows were shot. Round or triangular ends were for crossbows, as were horizontal cross-slits, sometimes called ...

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