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An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture (1861)

Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · Oxford ; London : J.H. and J. Parker · leaf 58

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22. Transept, Winchester Cathedral, a d. 107S—1083. A. Pier-arches. N.B. It may be noted that the pier-arches, triforiura B. Triforium, or Blind-story. and clear-story, are all nearly of equal height C. Clear-story, or Clere-story. which is frequent in the Norman style, but noi afterwards. FALL OF… … masonry which were piled together to support it, and prevent itfrom falling again, shew such an amazing waste of labour andmaterial as clearly to prove that it was the work of very unskilfulbuilders. This example (21, 22, 23,) is valuable to us also inanother respect: the two transepts were only…

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