Peak ornament

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]: 36

The peak ornament is an architectural element in architecture.

See also

• Bargeboard
• Classical architecture
• Glossary of architecture