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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 69

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44 GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE. disposition of rib-work occurs, though not to so greatan extent, on the face of the upper part of the tower ofStowe Church, Northamptonshire; on the tower of St.Benedicts Church, Cambridge; on the walls of WorthChurch in Sussex; on the upper part of the walls ofthe chancel… … Tower of Sompting Church, Sussex.Salop. At Sompting Church, Sussex, a semi-cylindricalrib is carried vertically up the face of the upper portionof the tower.a a In 1762 the roof or spire which surmounts this tower was reduced inheight twenty-five feet.—Dallaway and CartwrighVs Sussex. LONG AND…

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