A concise glossary of terms used in Grecian, Roman, Italian, and Gothic architecture (1879)
Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · Oxford ; London : J. Parker · leaf 232
Westminster Abbey, c. 1220. Reredos. Sometimes used forthe open fireplace in halls, &c. Retable. See Table. Reveal (Lat. Bevello), the sideof an opening for a window,doorway,&c., between the frame-work and the outer surface ofthe wall. Re vestry = vestry. Riser, or Raiser. See Step. Roman… … Gloucester Cathedral, c. 1320. seldom that more ribs are used than those which cross thevault at right angles (cross-springers) and the (diagonal)ribs upon the groins, with sometimes one at the apex.[See illustration from Westminster Abbey, under Vault.] In the Decorated style additional ribs are…
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