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cinquefoil

History; Medieval

five-leafed decoration in tracery.

clamp buttress

History; Medieval

buttress having flat sides of pilaster form used generally

clerestory

History; Medieval

the third or top storey of a church containing a row of windows.

clergy

History; Medieval

term used to include all members of religious orders. The clergy are generally exempt from jurisdiction of civil courts as well as from military service.

clunch

History; Medieval

hard chalk used as building material. Often plastered with limewash for durability.

coffered

History; Medieval

raised panelled roof the shape of the top of a chest.

dungeon

History; Medieval

the jail, usually found in one of the towers.

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