Piers and Pier Cap
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Piers are solid masonry supports, distinct from a column. They may vary from a simple square shape to a compound pier, which can have several shafts, either attached or detached.
Piers are solid masonry supports, distinct from a column. They may vary from a simple square shape to a compound pier, which can have several shafts, either attached or detached.