Lintel

The heavy stone lintel above the main doorway was carved with the family's crest.

In older buildings, a wooden lintel can sometimes sag or rot, requiring replacement.

The architect specified a steel I-beam to act as the lintel to support the brickwork over the large window opening.

Athelny had told him that he lived in a house built by Inigo Jones; he had raved, as he raved over everything, over the balustrade of old oak; and when he came down to open the door for Philip he made him at once admire the elegant carving of the lintel.

Then we came to a tavern with vine-leaves over the lintel,