Allen, J. Romilly (John Romilly), 1847-1907 · London, Methuen & Co · leaf 266
ldings round the panels of ornament aremore elaborate than on the earlier erect cross-slabs. The free-standing crosses also, instead of beingmonolithic, are constructed of two or more separatepieces of stone fixed together by means of mortice andtenon joints. In the larger of the High Crosses… … 190 CELTIC ART structures consisting of a Round Tower and severalsmall churches. This class of monument consequentlybelongs to the time when the artistic talents of theCeltic monks, which had been previously entirelyabsorbed in illuminating MSS., was directed intothe new channel of architecture.…
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