. An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture . rals than is quite con-sistent with theusual characterof early Normanwork, and thesame ornamentsrepeated in boththese churches(32), at Doverwas founded in1131; the refec-tory is still stand-ing, and is a goodexample of plainNorman work,neither veryearly nor verylate. The Augusti-nian priory ofDunstable, inBedfordshire, wasalso founded in1131; the origi-nal parts of thewest front andof the nave areremarkably fine and rich Norman work. The Cistercian abbey of Rievaulx, in Yorkshire, was alsofounded in 1131, by Walter Espee;
. An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture . rals than is quite con-sistent with theusual characterof early Normanwork, and thesame ornamentsrepeated in boththese churches(32), at Doverwas founded in1131; the refec-tory is still stand-ing, and is a goodexample of plainNorman work,neither veryearly nor verylate. The Augusti-nian priory ofDunstable, inBedfordshire, wasalso founded in1131; the origi-nal parts of thewest front andof the nave areremarkably fine and rich Norman work. The Cistercian abbey of Rievaulx, in Yorkshire, was alsofounded in 1131, by Walter Espee; the original work is Norman,with pointed arches; we have not the date of dedication, butthe privileges granted by the Pope in 1160 would shew that thebuildings were then completed. Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire,also of this Order, was founded in 1132, by Thurston, Arch-bishop of York; and buildings of the monastery, including halfof the oratory, or chapel, were burnt in 1140. The remains ofthis great abbey are extensive, and include not only the church,. 32. Arcade of Ernulf at Canterbury, same occurs at Rochester, two capitals were probably carved afterwards. 58, THE NORMAN STYLE, but considerable parts of the domestic buildings also; parts ofthem are pure Norman, other parts are of transitional and latercharacter. The church was re-founded in 1204, but part of thenave certainly belongs to the original structure. The officesare mentioned as building in 1139 p, at the expense of Alexander,Bishop of Lincoln, and are pure Norman work. The easternpart of the church, in which were nine altars, in imitation ofDurham, belongs to the thirteenth century. St. Bartholomews Church in Smithfield was the church ofthe Augustinian priory founded in 1123 by Eahere, the kingsjester or minstrel, and he obtained a charter from the king in1133, by which time it is probable that the buildings were in anadvanced state. It has been mentioned that three Greektravellers of nob
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