Structural Parts of a Monument
Base: Bottom-most piece of stone in a monument. It is set on the foundation and provides a visual foundation for the rest of the work. Some monuments contain a second base to provide a more elaborate setting for the work.
Die: Major component of the monument. It often contains decorative carving and inscriptions.
Plinth: Decorative member of the monument. It is usually located above the die and below the cap. It may contain elaborate moldings and carving.
Cap: Top-most piece of the monument. May contain more carving and molding. It may be peaked, rounded or irregular.
Anatomy of a monument