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 278
nto bays by hori-zontal tie-beams, or girders, faced with monldings, whichspan the width of the roof, and rest at each end on thewall-plates, thns serving to restrain any lateral expan-sion of the walls. From the middle of each tie-beamrises a king-post np to the ridge-piece. Beneath thetie-beams… … Roof, St. Marys Church, Leicester, Sometimes, however, the bracing-ribs do not extend sofar as to meet, and the corbels serve to support the up-right wall-pieces. The roof of the nave of Islip Church,Northamptonshire, is a plain and simple example. Thetie-beams in the roof of the nave of St. Mary…
Architecture, Gothic
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