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 196
the style been continued long enough to admit of itsbeing perfected. Salisbury chapter-house (Woodcut No. 604) was erected shortlyafterwards; and, though its original beauties have been to a great Be. vi. ch. in. CHAPTER-HOUSES. 175 extent washed out by modern restorations, it still affords a very… … 605. Chapter-House, Wells. (Cath. Hb.) essentially English in all its details. The tracery of the windows, thestalls below them, and the ornaments of the roof, are all of that per-fect type which prevailed in this country about the year 1300. Itscentral pillar may, perhaps, be considered a little…
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