An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture (1861)
Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · Oxford ; London : J.H. and J. Parker · leaf 227
re-quently well moulded, evenwhen the windows of thechurch are entirely withoutmouldings. These towersare frequently placed at theangles of the west front andof the two transept fronts,but seldom rise much abovethe level of the roof, andare often left unfinished.They are frequently ter- 163… … EARLY FRENCH TOWERS. 209 on an octagonal belfry-story s. In small village churchesthe tower is often in the centre, and frequently termi-nated by a high-pitched roof, with two gables, com-monly called a saddle-back roof: this kind of roof isvery common in some parts of France, especially in…
Architecture, Gothic
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