An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture (1861)
Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · Oxford ; London : J.H. and J. Parker · leaf 89
k \ 1 There is a very good series of ribs, shewing their progressive changes,in the aisles of Oxford Cathedral. 7° NORMAN TOWERS. The Norman architects did not venture to throwa vault over a wide space until very near the end ofthe style, and various contrivances were necessary forvaulting over… … 57. Penmon Church, Anglesey. rising more than a square above the roof, sometimes notso much, the ridge of the original roof, as shewn by theweather-table on the face of the tower, being only justbelow the parapet. These towers were intended to be, NORMAN TURRETS. and without doubt originally were,…
Architecture, Gothic
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