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 133
rativelyslender) very massive andplain, sometimes perfectlysquare, as in BakewellChurch, Derbyshire, whichis the most ancient form,but generally cylindrical,of which latter form mostof the piers in countrychurches will be found tobe. Sometimes we meetwith a square pier withrectangular nooks, or… … PIERS. CAPITALS. 109 meet occasionally with, octagonal piers, as in thecathedrals of Oxford and Peterborough, the conventualchurch at Ely, and the ruined church at BuildwasAbbey, Salop; we find them also, though rarely, coveredwith spiral or longitudinal flutings, as at J^orwichCathedral, and…
Architecture, Gothic
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