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Here is a link to a plan diagram of fairly typical cathedral. Cathedrals derive their plan form from the basilica. (URL) Tower should face West (often referred to as the West works) 2. Front door at the West, under the Rose Window -- the whole West (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Brad Hamilton <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message news:G4FFG3.8w7@lugnet.com... (...) As far as I know, there is no comprehensive architectural reference on the web. I have often thought of making my own, but then I would have to travel all (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Churches often have some sort of underground rooms. Cathedrals generally have crypts for notable dead people underneath them, or for relics or whatever. Crypts for notable live people are kept elsewhere. Campaniles are generally part of the Italian (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Or bell tower, or campanile, particularly if it isn't attached to the church. (...) These often have a chapel underneath them, but I believe they are called the chancel. If you are refering to the area where the altar is. Amy (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) So then no, the steeple isn't always to the west. :D Doors are usually at the end of the nave (see below), or at least on one of the transepts. (...) Tower is usually called the "Steeple". The small additions on the sides are called (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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