Encyclopedia of antiquities : and elements of archaeology, classical and mediæval (1843)
Fosbroke, Thomas Dudley, 1770-1842 · London : M. A. Nattali · leaf 211
. PARTS OF BUILDINGS. Ceilings were the most valued orna-ments of Celtick and Northern palaces,and contained the memorable acts ofthe person and his ancestors. Our ^ Evelyns Miscall. 419, 420. y In an outer ward of Pembroke Castle, saysLeland, I saw the chambre whir King HenryVII. was born in, in… … ARCHITECTURE OF THE BRITONS, ANGLO-SAXONS, &C. 139 azure Church Ceilings of wood withstars occur in ancient crypts. Thoseof wood painted, or plaster, in panels,or compartments, are common. Aceiling of the choir of St. Marys,Stamford, of the date of 1467,is black,and arched with painted and gilt…
Classical antiquities · Civilization, Medieval
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