An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture . enerally a half-octagon, or half-hexagon, as in Westminster Abbey, and several otherlarge churches. In the small parish churches this formis very rare : an example occurs at Tidmarsh, nearPangbourne, Berks., an elegant little structure, the roofof which was carefully restored a few years since. Onthe Continent the apsidal form is almost universal atthis period; but this is only one of many variationsbetween English and foreign Gothic. Eaelt Ekglish Towers are in general more loftythan the Norman, and are readily distinguished by theirbuttre
An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture . enerally a half-octagon, or half-hexagon, as in Westminster Abbey, and several otherlarge churches. In the small parish churches this formis very rare : an example occurs at Tidmarsh, nearPangbourne, Berks., an elegant little structure, the roofof which was carefully restored a few years since. Onthe Continent the apsidal form is almost universal atthis period; but this is only one of many variationsbetween English and foreign Gothic. Eaelt Ekglish Towers are in general more loftythan the Norman, and are readily distinguished by theirbuttresses, which have a greater projection. In theearlier examples an arcade is frequently carried round EARLY ENGLISH TOWERS AND SPIRES. 1%$ the upper story, some of the arches of which are piercedfor windows; but in later buildings the windows aremore often double, and are frequently very fine com-positions. The tower generally terminates in a Spire,which in some districts, especially in Northampton-shire, does not rise from within a parapet, but is of. 111. Bingstead Church, Northanta., c. a broach spire with the squinchea visible connecting the angles of the squaretower with the octagonal spire, and three tiers of spire-lights. The weather-moulding of the original roof is visible above the present roof. the form usually called a broach spire (111), of whichthere are several varieties. In other districts the towersare terminated by original parapets; these probably had i36 TEE EARLY ENGLISH STYLE. wooden spires rising within the parapet. Pinnacles aresometimes inserted at the angles, and produce a very-good effect. The general appearance of Early English buildings ismagnificent and rich, rather from the number of partsthan from the details. In those buildings where verylong windows are used, there is a grandeur arising fromthe height of the divisions; in the smaller buildingsthere is much simplicity of appearance, but the workall appears well designed and carefully e
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