An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture (1881)
Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · Oxford and London, Parker and co · leaf 108
n moulded, as in Peter-borough Cathedral (62), a.d. 1117—1143, and theygradually change their form until they almost imper-ceptibly assume the character of Early English workx. The Norman architects did not venture to throwa vault over a wide space until very near the end ofthe style, and various… … 82 NORM AN CENTRAL TOWER. Norman Central Towers are very low and massive,seldom rising more than a square above the roof, some-times not so much, the ridge of the original roof, asshewn by the weather-table on the face of the tower,being only just below the parapet. (See Penmon, 63.)These towers…
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