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 287
nchester Cathedral. Thechurch of St. Mary le Poor, Bris-tol, has a small octagonal turret,which is richly panelled on the sidesof the upper storey, and is cappedby a polygonal-shaped pinnaclecrocketted at the angles with a plain finial on the top.Similar turrets occur in some of the… … Octagonal Turret,St. Mary le Poor, Bristol. BUTTRESSES. 263 ■ with a crocketted pinnacle which rises above it. Theyare sometimes divided into five or six stages, and areplaced both diagonally and rectangular-wise, at theangles of towers. In rich buildings they are partiallyor wholly covered with…
Architecture, Gothic
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