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An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture (1884)

Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · Oxford, London, Parker · leaf 134

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e a few examples of the apsidal termination, generally a half-octagon, or half- hexagon, as in West- minster Abbey, and several other large churches. In the small parish churches this form is very rare i an example occurs at Tidmarsh, near Pangbourne, Perks, an elegant little structure, the roof of… … Cortel-tatle, Beverley Minster. parapet ; but more commonljq especially as the style advanced, small trefoil arches are introduced between the corbels, and these become more enriched and less bold, until, in the succeeding style, this feature is altogether merged in the cornice moldings. In the…

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