An Encyclopaedia of Architecture, Historical, Theoretical, and PracticalLongmans, Green, 1876 - 1395 pages |
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... centuries , with additions of the 14th century ) . Of mountain limestone and old red sandstone ; the former in good con- dition ; the latter decomposed . Dressings of doors , windows , archways , and quoins are for the most part of ...
... centuries , with additions of the 14th century ) . Of mountain limestone and old red sandstone ; the former in good con- dition ; the latter decomposed . Dressings of doors , windows , archways , and quoins are for the most part of ...
Page 472
... century ) . Of laminated oolite , somewhat similar to that of Portland , and of a shelly limestone , somewhat ... century ) , of shelly limestone , similar to that of Doulting , in good condition . St. Benedict's Parish Church ( 14th ...
... century ) . Of laminated oolite , somewhat similar to that of Portland , and of a shelly limestone , somewhat ... century ) , of shelly limestone , similar to that of Doulting , in good condition . St. Benedict's Parish Church ( 14th ...
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... century ) . Chiefly of a shelly oolite , similar to that of Taynton ; Norman work in good condition , the latter work much decomposed . Merton College Chapel ( 13th century ) . Of a shelly oolite , resembling Taynton stone ; in good ...
... century ) . Chiefly of a shelly oolite , similar to that of Taynton ; Norman work in good condition , the latter work much decomposed . Merton College Chapel ( 13th century ) . Of a shelly oolite , resembling Taynton stone ; in good ...
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ARCHITECTURE OF VARIOUS COUNTRIES | 4 |
Basements and Attics | 13 |
Jewish and Phoenician | 24 |
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