to have augmentedthe sound in the same way as a short and widetube presented to a hemispherical bell whenstruck, augments its sound. Hence the jars * Lib. V. c. s. Cf., Smiths Dictionary of Roman Antiquities; Art, Theatrum. t Book on Building (1880) 281. ACOUSTIC JARS. 35 which have been… … Position of Acoustic Jars in St. Peters, Mancroft Church. A.A. Site of Trench andWall containing Acoustic Jars. made at the Church of St. Peter, of Mancroft, in1850, where, immediately under that part of thechurch formerly occupied by the choir stalls, werefound two trenches running eastward as far…
Christian antiquities -- England · Church decoration and ornament -- England · Church architecture -- England · Rites and ceremonies -- England · Great Britain -- Social life and customs
Internet Archive · California Digital Library · Public Domain Mark 1.0. Free to use for anything.
