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Corbelled Gallery Roofs

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Corbelled gallery roofs refer to architectural structures where each layer of stones or bricks projects slightly beyond the one below it until they meet at the top. This technique creates an arch-like structure without using any supporting columns or beams.

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