The present state of ecclesiastical architecture in England (1843)
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812-1852 · London, C. Dolman · leaf 29
er. A tower, if the locality require it, may be built on one side or corner of a church, without any obligation of building up another opposite.* How many magnificent examples do we find among the ancient churches of towers placed in these positions, the en- trances through them serving for… … st. mart's church, Warwick bridge. bell was rung to warn the faithful who might be in the vicinity of the church, that the holy mysteries were being celebrated. A very rich belfry for this purpose is to be placed on the east gable of St. Giles's church, now erecting at Cheadle. * We are glad to…
Church architecture
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