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Vault Underground chamber of interment
Vaulting Roofing over a space consisting of ribbed arches radiating from a point
Vesica Shape produced when a the centre of a circle is placed on the diameter of another circle of equal radius
Villein Villagers who were owned by the Lord of the Manor and could not leave.
Voussoir One of the wedge shaped stones used to form an arch
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Wall plate The horizontal piece of wood at the top of a wall immediately under the roof
Wall-walk The passage along the top of a wall
Ward An enclosure surrounded by walls. Another name for the bailey or courtyard
Warming Room The one room in an abbey apart from kitchens where a fire was allowed
WaterLeaf Leaf shaped ornamental motif at top of columns. Introduced by the Cistercians
Wattle and Daub Filling between the timber frame of a building
Wicket A small door in a larger Cathedral door that allows access without opening the main door
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