The Encyclopedia of Architecture, Historical, Theoretical, and PracticalCrown, 1982 - 1364 pages |
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Page 469
... Built generally of a siliceous fine - grained sandstone from the park ; generally in good condition , but in some parts , such as the parapets , cu- polas , and chimney shafts , much decomposed . The pilasters of the north front from a ...
... Built generally of a siliceous fine - grained sandstone from the park ; generally in good condition , but in some parts , such as the parapets , cu- polas , and chimney shafts , much decomposed . The pilasters of the north front from a ...
Page 470
... built of the same materials as the cathe- dral . The moulded and decorated work is in good condition , the other parts are more or less decomposed . The small cloister is built of a fine oolite with a compact cement , and is in good ...
... built of the same materials as the cathe- dral . The moulded and decorated work is in good condition , the other parts are more or less decomposed . The small cloister is built of a fine oolite with a compact cement , and is in good ...
Page 472
... built of the same materials as the cathedral . The moulded and decorated work is in good condition ; the other parts are more or less decomposed . The great cloister is built of a fine oolite , with a compact cement , and is in good ...
... built of the same materials as the cathedral . The moulded and decorated work is in good condition ; the other parts are more or less decomposed . The great cloister is built of a fine oolite , with a compact cement , and is in good ...
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