The Encyclopedia of Architecture, Historical, Theoretical, and PracticalCrown, 1982 - 1364 pages |
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Page 458
... limestone of Ham Hill , are in excellent condition . In Salisbury Cathedral , built of stone from Chilmark , we have evidence of the general durability of a siliciferous limestone ; for , although the west front has somewhat yielded to ...
... limestone of Ham Hill , are in excellent condition . In Salisbury Cathedral , built of stone from Chilmark , we have evidence of the general durability of a siliciferous limestone ; for , although the west front has somewhat yielded to ...
Page 474
... LIMESTONE BUILDINGS . BEVERLEY , Yorkshire . The minster ( 12th , 13th , and 14th centuries ) , of magnesian lime- stone from Bramham Moor , and an oolite from Newbold ; the former , which is used in the west tower , central tower , and ...
... LIMESTONE BUILDINGS . BEVERLEY , Yorkshire . The minster ( 12th , 13th , and 14th centuries ) , of magnesian lime- stone from Bramham Moor , and an oolite from Newbold ; the former , which is used in the west tower , central tower , and ...
Page 475
... limestone , from the hill eastward of the castle ; in perfect condition . The masonry is executed with great care , the joints very close , but the mortar within them has disappeared . RIPON CATHEDRAL . Lower part , east end , south ...
... limestone , from the hill eastward of the castle ; in perfect condition . The masonry is executed with great care , the joints very close , but the mortar within them has disappeared . RIPON CATHEDRAL . Lower part , east end , south ...
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