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A concise glossary of terms used in Grecian, Roman, Italian, and Gothic architecture (1879)

Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · Oxford ; London : J. Parker · leaf 57

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nth-century brickwork occur, and towards the closeof the style, and in the fifteenth century, it becomes com-mon. The most elaborate mouldings and ornamentationare exhibited in some of the remains of brickwork; andthe numerous and fine sixteenth-century chimneys arefor the most part built of brick.… … Horsley Church, Derby. It may be said, however, that the useof brick seems to have been confined tocivic buildings, and very seldom used inecclesiastical work. Broach, or Broche, an old Englishterm for a spit, and applied to a spire;still in use in some parts of the country,as in Northamptonshire,…

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