A concise glossary of terms used in Grecian, Roman, Italian, and Gothic architecture (1896)
Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · London, Oxford, J. Parker and Co. · leaf 32
evels ; and what is called a fiat arch (fig. 24), which is constructed with stones cut into wedges or other shapes so as to support each other without rising into a curve, and considerable ingenuity is often displayed in the formation of these. This form is commonly used over fire-places. Notice… … luded to, these are seldom used except in rough work, or in situations in which they would not be seen. It does, however, sometimes occur in good Early English work, as in Hereford Cathedral, and Tiffin gton Church, Berkshire. There is one form given to the heads of openings, which is frequently…
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