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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 66

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ANGLO-SAXOtf STYLE. 41 The church of Brixworth is perhaps the most com-plete specimen existing of the early Anglo-Saxon era: ithas had aisles separated from the nave by single soffitedsemicircnlar arches constructed of Eoman bricks, withwide joints; these arches spring from square and plainmassive… … Arches at Brixworth Church, Northamptonshire. pre-existing Eoman edifice near the site of the church,and many Eoman bricks are worked up in the walls, inno regular order however, but indiscriminately, as in woodcut is given. The east and west arches of the tower are semicircular,and, with the…

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