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black monks

History; Medieval

common name for members of the Benedictine Order derived from the color of the habits.

blind arcade

History; Medieval

an arcade enriching a wall hut unpicreed.

blind tracery

History; Medieval

tracery sunk in the solid not perforated.

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.