Smith, T. Roger (Thomas Roger), 1830-1903 · New York : Scribner and Welford · leaf 48
B. Transepts. c. Choir. d d. Aisles. e. Principal Entrance. The arrangement and construction of a Gothic cathedralwere customarily as follows :—(See Fig. 2.) The mainaxis of the building was always east and west, the principal THE liUILDINGS OF THE MILULE AGES. entrance being at the west end,… … Fig. 3.—Transverse Section of the Nave ok Salisbury Cathedral. (A D. 1217). west entrance to the crossing, and is called the nave. Thearms of the cross are called transepts, and point respectivelynorth and south. Their crossing with the nave is oftencalled the intersection. The remaining arm, which…
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