Prior, Edward S. (Edward Schröder), 1852-1932 · London : G. Bell and Sons · leaf 238
es had doublewestern towers, but none of firstGothic style have come down tous save the small early example ofthe ruined Llanthony, built in asecluded Welsh valley, it would 66. i.landaff, west front, c. 1200.seem, before 1170. Its triple western doors are flanked by solid towerswhich still stand… … t. - ■:;-C:^i^g^:fejsr^^..s^-;^5==t£ It was too ambitious for the resourcesof the Abbey, and public collections failed.No doubt Richards levies and Johns con-fiscations were what really put a stop to theenterprise. ^ The superficial face-area of the NotreDame front is about 28,000 sq. ft., its…
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