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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 276

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raftsmanship as well. In tlieart of vaulting, this retrogression is especiallynotable, as shown by the reversion to plainround or pointed barrel vaulting, even for themiddle aisle. So emi)hati( was the aversion togroins tiiat the tran.sept vaults were stoppedagainst solid gable walls in the planes… … Scotland: Kelso Abbey; Nave and South Transept from N.E. Decorated church perfectly preserved and in use ;it shows something of the same contrast ofsevere and almost rude masses with bits of highlyornate detail as S. Giles. The ruins of Newor Sweetheart Abbey and of Lincluden Collegemay also be…

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