Cathedral floorplan

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In Western Christian ecclesiastical architecture, a cathedral floorplan is a plan showing the arrangement of the building and the sections of walls and piers, giving an idea of their profiles. Light double lines in perimeter walls indicate glazed windows. Dashed lines show the ribs of the vaulting overhead. By convention, ecclesiastical floor plans are shown map-fashion, with north to the top and the liturgical east end to the right. Many abbey churches have floor plans that are comparable to cathedrals, though sometimes with more emphasis on the chancel, including the choir spaces that are reserved for the religious community. Smaller churches are similarly planned, with simplifications.

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