A concise glossary of terms used in Grecian, Roman, Italian and Gothic architecture, illustrated by four hundred and forty woodcuts (1846)
Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · Oxford: J. H. Parker · leaf 92
78 CROCKETS CROSS. and point raised. In the Perpendicular style this is the most prevalent form, but they are not unfrequently made like fiat square leaves, which are united with the mould- ings by the stalk and one edge only. In a few instances, animals and figures are used in place of crockets,… … very frequently carved on grave stones, Merton couegechapei. and was introduced in various ways among the decora- tions of churches. A small cross (which was often a crucifix) was placed upon the Altar, and was usually of a costly material, and sometimes of the most elaborate workmanship enriched…
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