steeple
tall tower, usually on a church or public building
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steeple
Summary
Key Facts
- steeple is a type of building component[1].
- steeple is a type of bell tower[2].
- steeple comprises bell chamber[3].
- steeple comprises spire[4].
- steeple's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[5].
- steeple's described by source is recorded as Kenchiku-gaku Yōgo Jiten (Dai 2-han)[6].
- steeple's described by source is recorded as Encyclopedia of Architecture and Building (2nd edition)[7].
- steeple's described by source is recorded as The Oxford Dictionary of Architecture[8].
Body
Definition and Type
Recorded subclass of include building component[1] and bell tower[2].
Use and Application
Components include bell chamber[3] and spire[4], a roof shape[9].