. An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture . f These are technically called mid-wall shafts, they are common inmany parts of the Continent, and are not always early, though theygenerally are. 30 THE ELEVENTH CENTURY. framework of square-edged stones, with plain stonesfor imposts; but in some instances these imposts aremoulded, or ornament-ed with fluting, andthe arches are alsomoulded: some of thesemouldings are exactlylike I^orman work. Sculptures are notfrequent, but thecross of the Greekform is found in seve-ral places. In general,few mouldings areused, and some ofthese are thoug
. An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture . f These are technically called mid-wall shafts, they are common inmany parts of the Continent, and are not always early, though theygenerally are. 30 THE ELEVENTH CENTURY. framework of square-edged stones, with plain stonesfor imposts; but in some instances these imposts aremoulded, or ornament-ed with fluting, andthe arches are alsomoulded: some of thesemouldings are exactlylike I^orman work. Sculptures are notfrequent, but thecross of the Greekform is found in seve-ral places. In general,few mouldings areused, and some ofthese are thought toresemble Roman ra-ther than I^ormanwork, as at Somptingand Deerhurst. (See. 14. Belfry Window, Wickham, the Ar)glo-i*axon character. 11 and 13 The
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