1.Generally a stone that forms a corner or angle in a structure. 2. More specifically, a stone prominently situated near the base of a corner in a building carrying in formation recording the dedicatory dates and other pertinent information. In some buildings, these stones contain or cap a vault in which contemporary memorabilia are preserved.
A stone forming part of a corner or angle in a wall. Also a dedicatory stone laid at the formal inauguration of a building's construction, prominently located but not necessarily at the corner, and usually bearing the date of erection and often an inscription.
a stone in the exterior of a large and important building; usually carved with a date and laid with appropriate ceremonies
a stone at the outer corner of two intersecting masonry walls
an important cultural component of western architecture , often indicating a building time and significant builders, enscribed on the stone
A stone built into a corner of a building as its formal beginning. The laying of a cornerstone is often accompanied by special ceremonies. This was the case when the cornerstone for Parliament Buildings was laid.
A cornerstone is a ceremonial masonry stone, or facsimile, set in a prominent location on the outside of a building, with an inscription on the stone indicating the construction dates of the building and the names of architect, builder and other significant individuals. The ceremony of laying a cornerstone is an important cultural component of western architecture (See also foundation stone).
Cornerstone (ISSN 0275-2743) was a newspaper and later a magazine published by Jesus People USA, focusing on topics of evangelical Christian faith and engagement with politics and culture.