Norman arch

British  

noun

1. Also called: Roman arch.  a semicircular arch, esp one in the Romanesque style of architecture developed by the Normans in England

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Example Sentences

Entering under a carved Norman arch, we opened a heavy unlocked door to find the place utterly deserted.

From Washington Post • Nov. 6, 2015

The two were divided by a wall, in which was set as gateway the gabled Norman arch which is now the entrance to the Bowling Green in front of us.

From Canterbury by Danks, Canon

A lofty Norman arch leads from this aisle into the south transept.

From Bell’s Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Hereford, A Description Of Its Fabric And A Brief History Of The Episcopal See by Fisher, A. Hugh (Alfred Hugh)

In the north choir aisle, which is entered through the original Norman arch, is an exquisite little chapel known as Bishop Stanbury's Chantry.

From Bell’s Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Hereford, A Description Of Its Fabric And A Brief History Of The Episcopal See by Fisher, A. Hugh (Alfred Hugh)

Above is the interesting triforium stretching across the Norman arch opening to the choir-aisle beyond the transept itself.

From Bell’s Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Hereford, A Description Of Its Fabric And A Brief History Of The Episcopal See by Fisher, A. Hugh (Alfred Hugh)