The cathedrals of Great Britain, their history and architecture (1902)
Ditchfield, P. H. (Peter Hampson), 1854-1930 · London : J. M. Dent & company; Philadelphia, J. B. Lippincott coy. · leaf 202
ith two bays of the nave, is Abbot Morwents work (1420-1437). He destroyed two western towers or turrets, which werebuilt in 1222-1243 in place of two similar Norman structures. Theheight of the Norman piers is unusual, leaving, a small space for thetriforium and clerestory. The zigzag and double… … NAVE PILLARS FROM THE WEST Gloucester Cathedral 189 Early English style by Abbot Foliot (1228-1243). Morwent in-serted Perpendicular tracery in these windows. The remains ofcoloured decoration were discovered during the restoration. Wehave mentioned the numerous fires which wrought havoc…
Cathedrals -- Great Britain · Church architecture -- Great Britain
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