The architectural antiquities of Great Britain : represented and illustrated in a series of views, elevations, plans, sections, and details, of various ancient English edifices : with historical and descriptive accounts of each (1807)
Britton, John, 1771-1857 · London : Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, J. Taylor, Architectural Library, and the author · leaf 238
asticremains of the north of England this abbey may claim a second place, whetherit be considered a feature in a landscape, or as a specimen of architecture.In the former view it must peihaps yield the palm to Bolton; in the latter,indisputably to Fountains. The lead and timber only were removed at… … KIRKSTALL ABBEY. 147 to the structure of abbot Alexander; and fewer losses by removal or decay.The whole exhibits that struggle between the Norman and early Gothic styleswhich took place in the reign of Stephen. The windows are single-roundedheaded lights; the doors of the same shape, adorned with…
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