cross-in-square plan

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Scope note
Plan with a quadratic naos that is divided by four columns or piers into nine bays, the inner five forming a cross shape, supporting a central dome; common in Byzantine and Eastern Orthodox architectural traditions.
cross-in-square plan
Accepted term: 01-Dec-2025