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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.

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Notes

  1. ^ Clouette, Bruce (July 26, 1978). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Noank Historic District" (PDF). National Park Service. and Accompanying 30 photos, from 1978, including one with peak ornament
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