The principles of Gothic ecclesiastical architecture : with an explanation of technical terms and a centenary of ancient terms ... (1882)
Bloxam, Matthew Holbeche, 1805-1888 · London : Bell · leaf 200
he high pitched roof with a collar beam and braces aremore common.** The vaulting of stone roofs was composed of fewcellular compartments and ribs in each bay or division,often not more numerous than those of Norman vault-ing, and does not present that apparent complexity ofdesign and arrangement… … and Wells, and in the Temple Church, London, are goodexamples of Early English quadripartite vaulting sup-ported by diagonal and transverse ribs. The spacesvaulted were more considerable than in the Normanstyle, since the choir and nave as well as the aisles oflarge conventual churches were now…
Architecture, Gothic
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