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A series of designs for Gothic monuments, churchyard crosses, sepulchral slabs, and head crosses; together with remarks on some modern erections, and their assumed connection with ecclesiastical buildings--pagan symbolism--unchristian character--position--inscription, etc., etc. (1852)

Gibbs, John, architect · London, G. Bell; [etc., etc.] · leaf 40

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PLATE VI. The centre compartment of this Design for a Monument is intendedto receive the Inscription in the niches. Above are figures of two angelsholding shields charged with emblems of the crucifixion or instrumentsof Our Lords Passion, and on either side are figures of SS. Peter andPaul. The… … —————— PLATE VII. Design for a Churchyard Cross. Figures of Saints may stand underthe canopies. It should be elevated upon not less than three steps. N? 7.

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