Peak ornament explained

A peak ornament is a decorative element which may be located under the peak of eaves of a gabled building.

For example, peak ornaments are notable features in some of the historic houses of the Noank Historic District, in the town of Groton, Connecticut.^[1]

The peak ornament is an architectural element in architecture.

See also

• Bargeboard
• Classical architecture
• Glossary of architecture

Notes and References

1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=79002656}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Noank Historic District ]. July 26, 1978 . Clouette . Bruce . National Park Service. and