A concise glossary of terms used in Grecian, Roman, Italian, and Gothic architecture (1879)
Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · Oxford ; London : J. Parker · leaf 51
Belvedere, a roombuilt abovethe roof for the purpose of ob-taining a fine view. Bema (G-r.), the raised portionat the end of the early ChristianChurches with the apse, used afterwards to signify the pres-bytery or chancel, q. v. Bench-end. See Pew. Benitier (Fr.), Holy-waterbasin or stoitp.…
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