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An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture (1900)

Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · London : J. Parker · leaf 182

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this is only one of many variations be-tween English and foreign Gothic. EARLY ENGLISH TOWERS. 155 Eaelt English Towers are in general more loftythan the Norman, and are readily distinguished bytheir buttresses, which have a greater projection. Inthe earlier examples an arcade is frequently… … 119. Ringstead Church. Uorthants., c. 1260. Shewing a bionch spire with the squinchcs visible connecting the anglesof the s(iuare tower with the octagonal spire, and three tiers of spire-lights. The weather-moulding of the original roof is visible abovethe present roof. 156 THE EARLY ENGLISH STYLE.…

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