An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture (1861)
Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · Oxford ; London : J.H. and J. Parker · leaf 228
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… … 164. Versainville, c. 1250Tower with saddle-back roof. e For more full information respecting the church towers of France, seethe article Clocher in the admirahle Dictionnaire of M. Viollet-le-Duc. 210 EARLY FRENCH TOWERS. to form a square, and carry a similar roof to the toweritself, as at…
Architecture, Gothic
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