A history of architecture in all countries, from the earliest times to the present day (1874)
Fergusson, James, 1808-1886 · New York, Dodd, Mead · leaf 165
576. Nave of Lichfield Cathedral. (Cath. Hb.) which they were conversant from their practice in erecting smallerside-vaults. He built and roofed the choir of Lincoln, immediatelyafter which (1209-1235) the nave (Woodcut No. 575) was undertaken 144 ENGLISH ARCHITECTURE. Part II. by Hugh of Wells,… … 577. Choir of Gloucester Cathedral. (Cath. Hb.) great inverted pyramidal blocks of the roof are too heavy for the lightpiers and pierced walls which support them. Another defect is thatthe lines of the clerestory windows do not accord with the lines of the Bk. VI. Ch. III. VAULTS. 145 severeys of…
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