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 203
of the previousinhabitants. It can scarcely be doubted that round-naved and round-toweredchurches existed in the eastern counties anterior to the NormanConquest; but if any still remain, they have not been described.The earliest that are known were erected during the Norman period,and extend… … 612. Spire of Great Leighs Church, Essex. 613. Tower of Little Saxham Church, Suffolk. As a rule, the English parish church is never vaulted, that speciesof magnificence being reserved, after the Norman times at least, forcathedrals and collegiate churches; but, on the other hand, theirwooden roofs…
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