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An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture (1900)

Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · London : J. Parker · leaf 57

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three inches wide,and filled withmortar not alwaysof very good qua-lity, lu conse-quence of this im-perfect construc-tion, many of the towers fell down within a few yearsafter their erec- 19. Rubble Masonry, Gimcluiplis Tower, calledSt. Leonards, at Mailing, Kent, A.D. 1070. The earliest Norman… … 20. Wide-jointed Masonry, Chapel in the WhiteTower, London, A.D. 1081. otherwise during the reign of the Conqueror to execute WILLIAM THE CONQUEIWR. 35 much masons work with their own hands, l^or werethe Norman monks established in sufficient numbersto be able to superintend all the works which…

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