We have begun to compile an on-line glossary of the architectural terms
used in our reports on the buildings which we record.
While the timber-framing section will not seek to be as comprehensive as the
glossary published by the Council for British Archaeology (see Booklist)
our glossary will include terms used in Brick & Stone buildings
We plan to provide photographs in addition to line drawings to illustrate
actual occurrences of some of the features described, but while the glossary
is being compiled some terms will be undefined or not illustrated .
We hope visitors to this website, and particularly those newly interested in
the subject of Domestic Architecture, will find this helpful and instructive.
These terms are grouped in 6 categories, listed below.
If you are not certain which category applies, use the Index
to take you directly to the relevant category.
| Alphabetical Index |
| House types |
| Roof types |
| Roof structures |
| Timber framing - basic terms |
| Timber framing - other terms |
| Brickwork & Stonework |
Click on any coloured term to display an illustration.
| Home |
We would be very grateful for any comments and/or suggestions.
Comments, questions concerning this subject to:-