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A dictionary of architecture and building : biographical, historical, and descriptive (1902)

Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York : The Macmillan company · leaf 234

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E ESTRIA (HENRY OPEASTRY) ; ecclesiastic and architect; d.13:!]. Henry was elected prior of the cathedral ofCanterbury, England, in 1285. According tothe Ohituary of Canterbury {AiujUa Sacra,Vol. I., p. 141) he decorated the choir of thechurch with most beautiful .stonework delicatelycarved. This… … Henki Quatre (Style ov) : Facade, Part oi thePlace Uauphine, Paris. of which remains. The north doorway is stillperfect. Willis, Cantcrbnrij Cathedral; Wharton, An-(jlia Sacra. HEPTASTYLAR; -STYLE (adj.). ^1.Ha\iug seven columns; said of a portico. B. Having a portico of seven columns at oneor at…

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