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Broach spire
A spire starting from a square base, then carried into an octagonal section by means of triangular faces.
Broach Spire, Drawn by Banister Fletcher
Parapet spires: "Broach spires were superseded by parapet spires, which rose from the tower but from within the parapet.
 See also: Octagon, Tower, Spire, Architecture, Splay
  
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