South Aisle

 

 

South Porch

 

  

Spandrel

The near triangular space between the arch of a doorway and the rectangle around it which may be formed by a molding. It is also applied to another similar spaces such as between arches, or the surface of a vault between ribs. Spandrels are then often ornamented with tracery, foliage and similar features.

Spirelet

 

  

Spire-Steeple

 

  

Spire

The pointed top of a church tower. Early spires of the 12th century were limited in height and corresponded in their base plan with the plan of the tower upon which they were built, thus a circular tower had a circular spire. In the Early English period spires acquired greater elevation and most were octagonal in section, with pinnacles or masonry covering the corners of the tower not occupied by the spire base. Spires of the decorated style were needle spires, and in addition to their slenderness they possessed a greater degree of enrichment and often decorated flying buttresses. Spires were originally constructed to be an inspiring architectural statement to the faithful and a means to show the importance and power of the church in the community. The world's highest spire is Munster Cathedral in Ulm, Germany which was completed in 1890 and measures 530ft. It was intended to be shorter but was increased in size in order to outdo the Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany which measures 516 and was the tallest building in the world from its completion in 1880 until 1884.

Spur

 

  

Squint

An opening cut at an angle through the wall of a church or through a pier to enable a view of the altar to be gained when it would not otherwise be possible. Also called a Hagioscope

Staff

 

  

Stage

 

  

Stage Left

 

  

Stage Level

 

  

Stage Lift

 

  

Stage Rigging

 

Stage Right

 

  

Stained Glass

 

  

Stained Glass Window

 

  

Stair Turret

 

Stamba

In Hindu architecture a freestanding column surmounted by a large symbol.

Star of David

A six-pointed star composed of two equilateral triangles one superimposed upside down on the other; a symbol of Judaism.