A guide to English Gothic architecture, illustrated by numerous drawings and photographs (1922)
Gardner, Samuel, 1856- · Cambridge, University Press · leaf 146
The inmost order contains statuettes of kings andqueens, probably Precursors in the genealogy of Christ. They are seated in niches under canopieslet into the mouldings, and not projecting as is usual in French examples. Then comes a band of lovelystiff-leaf foliage deepl) undercut. Outside this is… … Plate No. LXXXI. ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL. CHAPTER DOORWAY, r. 1340. D This is one of the richest examples in the country of a Decorated 14th century doorway. The outermoulding or dripstone runs up at the head into an Ogee arch and finial. There are no shafts in thejambs. A broad deep hollow running…
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