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A decorative feature of the facade is the large arch of voussoirs which rises above the windows. en.wikipedia.org

The building's design includes an ashlar front facade, a pediment at its parapet, second-story windows ornamented with voussoirs and keystones, and a metal cornice. en.wikipedia.org

The chancel arch is probably of the 16th century, but some of the voussoirs may be of the 13th century. en.wikipedia.org

It is built in red sandstone ashlar and consists of a basket arch of short rusticated voussoirs. en.wikipedia.org

To the right of this is another lancet window and the voussoirs of a blocked arch. en.wikipedia.org

Its three segmental arches, with a total span of 17 m, are built of voussoirs covering the whole breadth of the bridge. en.wikipedia.org

Generally, first-floor windows are rectangular and have flat arches of radiating brick voussoirs. en.wikipedia.org

As in building an arch, a temporary support is needed while rings of voussoirs are constructed and the rings placed in position. en.wikipedia.org

Window frames are pegged with ovolo trim, nosed sills, and 9-11 voussoirs with key the same height. en.wikipedia.org

The bridge was built of local limestone whose shape varies according to its function: the arches consist of voussoirs, the spandrel walls of irregular stonework. en.wikipedia.org

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