bahut
Dwarf-wall of plain masonry, carrying the roof of a cathedral or church and masked or hidden behind the balustrade.
bailey ...
Bahut - a small parapet or attic wall bearing the weight of the roof of a cathedral or church
Balconet - False balcony outside a window ...
In the Decorated and later periods, however, wooden porches are common, some plain, others with rich tracery and large boards; these frequently stand on a sort of half storey of stone work or bahut.
 See also: Cathedral, Arches, Ornament, Arcade, Basilica
  
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