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An introduction to English church architecture : from the eleventh to the sixteenth century (1913)

Bond, Francis, d. 1918 · London : H. Milford · leaf 312

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nchester Cathedral : the Nave retro-choir (585), Durham eastern transept,^ and Melrose abbey. Effective, however,as juxtaposition of the glazed and unglazed tracery was from the point of view ofdesign, it must have obstructed the light and impaired the effect of the glass-paintings ;and that may be… … J. B. York Retro-clioii 787 788 KXGLISII CHURCH ARC 1 HTl-XTURE in belfry windows to obtain greater strength ; c\o., at Sutton St. Mary (583). Asa rule the best artistic effect is gained where the tracery in the rear-arch is differentfrom that of the window ; r.;., in the transepts of Melrose abbey…

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