 Typically, these altars are made of wood, and may or may not have a solid front, which may or may not be ornamented.In many Anglican parishes, the use of frontals has persisted.When altars are placed away from the wall of the chancel allowing a westward orientation, only two candles are placed on either end of it, since six would obscure the liturgical action, undermining the intent of a westward orientation (i.e., that it be visible to the congregation).