Most famous for appearing as gargoyles and other creatures on the side of churches and cathedrals in Paris, corbels can be found on medieval castles as well as modern-day homes. The word "corbel" comes from an old French word meaning crow, referring to the corbel's beaklike shape. The corbel was originally a structural piece built or fixed into the wall to provide the necessary support for architectural elements like beams, arches, or other components. Of course over time human need for…
