Barrel vault
Barrel vault, ceiling or roof consisting of a series of semicylindrical arches. See vault.
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Article Title:
Barrel vault
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
07 November 2026
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November 13, 2026