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East end (liturgical) (and north, south and west) Many pre-Reformation churches were built with their long axis running east-west, so that the altar was nearest to Jerusalem. The geographical orientation of more recent churches is random.. It is unwise to use the liturgical term in dealing with contractors. The geographical north, south, etc (as on a map) should be used instead.     Eaves, eaves band The eaves of a building with a pitched roof are the edges of the roof, where it meets the wallheads. If the roof overhangs the wallheads, the eaves are said to be 'open'. If the top course of the wall projects beyond the surface of the rest of the wall it is said to be an 'eaves (or wallhead) band'. This feature can also be described as 'corbelled eaves'. Related Words  Corbel, corbel table, corbelling; Pitched roof; Wallhead Engaged columns Half-columns applied to the face of a building. Related Words  Column Entablature In classical architecture, the mass of masonry above a row of columns, or above a door or window opening and below a pediment (if any). Related Words  Classical; Column; Masonry; Pediment Etched glass Glass to which a pattern has been applied by roughening or removing part of the surface. Properly speaking, etching is done by dissolving the surface using chemicals, but glass may also be 'etched' by sand-blasting.   External stair A stairway to the upper level of a building (usually a gallery or loft), and usually open to the elements.