An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture (1861)
Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · Oxford ; London : J.H. and J. Parker · leaf 148
in fact, a ceiling, having al-ways an outer roof over it; andthere is no necessity for itsbeing of stone, although it isobviously better that it shouldusually be so, as a securityagainst fire, which was thechief motive for the intro-duction of stone vaults. Therather incorrect use of theword roof… … 104. Lincoln Cathedral, c. 1220.Boss, north aisle of nave.
Architecture, Gothic
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