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See also Latin Cross Plan. groin vault Vault (ceiling) of a bay formed by the intersection of two barrel vaults. hagioscope Also called a squint. A hole cut through a church wall or pillar in order to give a view of the altar.
Abbey and cathedral churches generally follow the Latin Cross plan. In England, the extension eastward may be long, while in Italy it is often short or non-existent, the church being of T plan, ...
 See also: Basilica, Ornament, Sanctuary, Church, Niche
  
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